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's Tim Southee is set to make the third Test against England his final appearance in the format, marking the end of an illustrious career in Test cricket. However, he will remain available for selection if the Black Caps qualify for the World Test Championship (WTC) final next year.

Former New Zealand Test captain Tim Southee will retire from the format next month following the three-match series against England

The final Test is scheduled to take place at his home ground, Seddon Park in Hamilton, further adding to the significance of the moment.

After 18 years, Tim Southee announces his retirement from Test cricket, with his final match set against England. The 35-year-old acknowledges the privilege of representing New Zealand and will consider participation in upcoming white-ball series and the World Test Championship final.

Tim Southee has announced retirement from Test cricket and is set to play his career's final Test in the upcoming New Zealand vs England series at his home ground, Seddon Park, in December.

New Zealand pacer Tim Southee, 35, announces his retirement from Test cricket before the series against England, citing the end of an exhilarating period. With a remarkable 770 international wickets,

Tim Southee has announced England’s tour of New Zealand starting this month will be his last in the test arena.

Southee said the three Tests against England would be his last in red-ball cricket unless the side qualified for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final.

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.