Tim Southee Announces Retirement from Test Cricket
New Zealand’s right-arm seamer, Tim Southee, has announced his retirement from Test cricket ahead of the home series against England. The 35-year-old will play his final Test match at Seddon Park in Hamilton, just before Christmas.
Reflecting on His Career
Southee shared his thoughts on retiring, stating, “Playing for New Zealand was a dream come true. It’s been a great ride, and there’s still a little more to come.” He emphasized the importance of allowing the next generation of bowlers to shine.
Future Plans
After retiring from Test cricket, Southee will decide on participating in the white-ball series against Sri Lanka. He also expressed interest in playing in the World Test Championship Final at Lord’s next year if New Zealand qualifies.
Career Highlights
With nearly 400 international appearances, Southee retires as New Zealand’s leading wicket-taker with 770 international wickets. His career includes participation in four ICC Men’s Cricket World Cups and the inaugural World Test Championship Final in 2021.
Upcoming Series Schedule
| Test | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| First Test | November 28 – December 2 | Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
| Second Test | December 6-10 | Basin Reserve, Wellington |
| Third Test | December 14-18 | Seddon Park, Hamilton |
New Zealand Squad
The squad includes Tom Latham (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner (2nd & 3rd Tests), Nathan Smith, Tim Southee, Kane Williamson, and Will Young.
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