New Zealand right-arm seamer Tim Southee has shared his reasons for announcing his retirement from Test cricket ahead of the home Test series against England. Southee, 35, will retire from the longest format after the upcoming series, with his final match likely to take place at his home ground, Seddon Park in Hamilton, just before Christmas.

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.

Tim Southee is the second-leading wicket-taker for New Zealand in Test cricket history. The right-arm medium pacer has bagged 385 scalps in his Test career and is only behind the legendary Sir Richard Hadlee on the all-time chart.

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.

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.

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.