New Zealand's veteran pacer Tim Southee said the decision to end his Test career through the upcoming series against England

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

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

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,

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 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.

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.

Veteran Southee also announced that he will make a decision on his white-ball swansong before New Zealand host Sri Lanka at the end of December.

Tim Southee has said that the decision to retire from international cricket was the right one ahead of the New Zealand vs England Test series. Southee made his debut back in 2008.