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,

"Test cricket holds a special place in my heart," he added ... Southee will make a decision after the three-Test England series, which gets under way in Christchurch on November 28, on whether he has one final white-ball farewell in him.

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

However, the veteran pacer will be available for selection just in case the BlackCaps qualify for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final next year in June at Lord's

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 set to retire from Tests after home series against England, and to decide White-Ball retirment soon with Sri Lanka series likely to be the pacers last outing for the Blackcaps.

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.

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.