Wellington, Aug. 15 -- New Zealand selector Sam Wells has stepped down from his role in a massive change of guard in the country's men's cricket, announced the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday.

Wells has filled the crucial selection position for the Kiwis' men's side for almost two years and has overseen a transition period for the team that has seen long-time coach Gary Stead depart and former skipper Tim Southee retire from Test cricket.

During his tenure, Wells saw New Zealand register a historic 3-0 Test triumph over India away from home last year and reach the final of the ICC Champions Trophy earlier this year, but the 41-year-old has decided to stand down from his position to concentrate on his own work commitments....