After 18 years, Tim Southee announces his retirement from Test cricket, with his final match set against England. The 35-year-old acknowledges the privilege of representing New Zealand and will consider participation in upcoming white-ball series and the World Test Championship final.

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.

Southee relinquished the Test captaincy to Tom Latham ahead of New Zealand's recent 3-0 sweep of India. He is one of six New Zealanders to have played more than 100 Tests

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.

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

Tim Southee, New Zealand's legendary seam bowler, has announced that he will retire from Test cricket on his home ground in Hamilton next month, at the conclusion of England's tour of New Zealand. Southee,

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.

New Zealand's veteran pacer Tim Southee has announced his retirement from Test cricket. The 35-year-old will hang up his red-ball boots after the ongoing World Test Championship cycle, concluding an illustrious 18-year career.

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. "So to be able to play such a big series against the same opponent my Test career began against all those years ago,