New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee has announced that he is retiring from Test cricket.
Announcing his retirement, Tim said, “It was an honour to play for New Zealand for 18 years; representing New Zealand was a dream from the beginning.”
Team head coach Gary Stead said, “Tim Southee’s career has been excellent. The records tell everything about him, he has played an important role in New Zealand’s victories.”
He will play his last Test match against England at home in Hamilton next month, but he will be available for the team if New Zealand qualifies for the World Test Championship final.
Southee will decide the future of his white-ball career after the Test series against England. The third Test between New Zealand and England will begin in Hamilton on December 14.
Southee has so far taken 385 wickets in 104 Test matches, 221 in 161 ODIs and 164 in 126 T20Is.