Resignation not over captaincy debate - Crowe

Martin Crowe has confirmed he's resigned from the Cricket Committee but denies it was over New Zealand Cricket's indecision of choosing a new Black Caps captain.

Crowe told nzherald.co.nz that the role wasn't his "cup of tea" and he tendered his resignation because of "conflicts of interest".

Crowe joined the Cricket Committee in December as a non-Board member of the committee which was established to provide advice and make recommendations to the New Zealand Cricket Board.

"It's got nothing to do with indecision," he said.

"There's just a few conflicts of interest there and it's just not the right timing for me.

"There seems to be a little bit of bad luck with regards to my best mate Mark Greatbatch last December and now Ross Taylor who is a great friend. I'm just best being on the outer I think."

Other Cricket Committee members includes Shane Bond, Gerard Gillespie and NZC board members Stephen Boock, Chris Moller, Rob Hart and Sir John Hansen.

Radio Sport reported earlier today that Crowe stepped down from the role because he believes Ross Taylor is the best candidate ahead of Brendon McCullum.

New Zealand Cricket have yet to name a successor to Daniel Vettori after he captained his last match for New Zealand in the World Cup semifinal loss to Sri Lanka.

Earlier today McCullum told Radio Sport he wants the captaincy but has no idea what's going on.

He says he isn't sure what the process is and what New Zealand Cricket are looking to do.

McCullum says he has no agenda and says it certainly isn't his style to bring one of his teammates down.

He hopes New Zealand Cricket take into account his form over the past 24 months and not just the World Cup campaign.

- HERALD ONLINE/NEWSTALK ZB