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 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.

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.

Tim Southee has announced England’s tour of New Zealand starting this month will be his last in the test arena. It comes after the 35-year-old stepped down as test captain last month, with Tom Latham taking up the mantle fulltime.

Black Caps stalwart Tim Southee will end his test career following 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