Tim Southee to Bid Farewell to Cricket After World Test Championship

Tim Southee, New Zealand’s all-time leading wicket-taker, has announced his decision to retire from international cricket after the completion of the current ICC World Test Championship campaign. The 35-year-old former Test captain will retire following the Black Caps’ upcoming home series against England, marking the end of an illustrious Test career that has spanned almost two decades.

Retirement Announcement

• Tim Southee will retire from Test cricket after New Zealand’s home series against England.
• The series is expected to conclude at Seddon Park in Hamilton, his home ground, just before Christmas.
• He will also consider making himself available for the World Test Championship Final at Lord’s if New Zealand qualifies.

Career Highlights

• Southee has represented New Zealand in almost 400 international appearances.
• He is New Zealand’s greatest-ever wicket-taker with 770 international wickets.
• The bowler has featured in four ICC Men’s Cricket World Cups, seven ICC Men’s T20 World Cups, and two Champions Trophy events.
• He played in the inaugural World Test Championship Final in 2021.

Retirement Reason

• Southee feels it is the right time to retire from Test cricket to allow the next generation of New Zealand bowlers to emerge.
• He expressed his pride in representing New Zealand for 18 years and called it the greatest honor of his career.

Test Cricket Significance

• Test cricket holds a special place in his heart, and he sees the series against England as the perfect way to end his Test career, especially given that his career began against England.

Gratitude

• Tim Southee expressed deep gratitude towards his family, friends, coaches, fans, and everyone who supported his career throughout the years.

Legacy

• Southee leaves behind a legacy as one of the finest bowlers in international cricket, known for his commitment and stellar performances across various formats.

Stats of Tim Southee

• Test – 385 Wickets in 104 Matches
• ODI – 221 Wickets in 161 Matches
• T20 – 164 Wickets in 126 Matches
• Winner of ICC World Test Championship in 2021.