Geoff Howarth was nearing the end of his time as New Zealand captain and New Zealand 's upcoming test and ODI tour to West Indies would be his last series for the country .
West Indies commenced later that month .
Geoff Howarth was nearing the end of his time as New Zealand captain and New Zealand 's upcoming test and ODI tour to West Indies , which commenced later that month , would be his last series for the country .