Former New Zealand Test captain Tim Southee will retire from the format next month following the three-match series against England

Tim Southee, the New Zealand veteran pacer, has announced retirement from Test cricket. Southee is set to retire from red-ball cricket after New Zealand’s third and final Test against England in their upcoming series at home.

The 35-year-old Southee, who is second on the New Zealand test wicket-taking list behind Richard Hadlee with 385, says the third test on his home ground in Hamilton will be his last

New Zealand paceman Tim Southee is eyeing the third test against England as his swan song in the format but will make himself available for selection if the Black Caps make the World Test Championship (WTC) final next year.

Tim Southee, the veteran New Zealand fast bowler, has announced his retirement from international cricket after December's Test series against England. At 35, with 385 Test wickets, Southee is a prominent figure in New Zealand cricket history.

Former New Zealand captain Tim Southee said Friday the team's upcoming Test series with England would be his last, with the 35-year-old set to finish up at his home ground in Hamilton. The irrepressible seam bowler made his debut against England at Napier in 2008 and has been a mainstay since,

Tim Southee is set to retire from Test cricket at his home ground, Seddon Park in Hamilton, against England this December. New Zealand's highest wicket-taker in international cricket, Southee will however make himself available for the country should they qualify for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final next June.

Tim Southee, New Zealand's leading wicket-taker, eyes retiring after the third test against England, with a possible appearance in the World Test Championship final. At 36, he reflects on 18 years with the Black Caps.

AUCKLAND: New Zealand's all-time leading wicket-taker Tim Southee will finish his Test career at his home ground of Seddon Park in Hamilton against England this December.

Despite retiring from Test cricket, Southee has confirmed his availability for the 2025 ICC World Test Championship final at Lord's in June if New Zealand qualify. In his retirement announcement, Southee said representing New Zealand was his childhood dream.

New Zealand paceman Tim Southee is eyeing the third test against England as his swan song in the format but will make himself available for selection if the Black Caps make the World Test Championship (WTC) final next year.