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Wellington, 15 November (Hindustan Reporter). New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee is set to retire from Test cricket in December this year against England at his home ground at Seddon Park in Hamilton. Southee, New Zealand’s highest wicket-taker in international cricket, will, however, make himself available for the country if it qualifies for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final in June next year.
“Representing New Zealand was all I dreamed of as a child,” Southee was quoted as saying by New Zealand Cricket (NZC). “Playing for the Blackcaps for 18 years has been my greatest honor and privilege, but now I feel it is time to step away from the game that has given me so much.”
He said, “Test cricket holds a special place in my heart, so to be able to play such a big series against the same opponent against whom my Test career began so many years ago, and on three grounds that are extremely special to me “It feels like the perfect way to end my time at the Black Caps.”
Southee first rose to fame in 2008 by taking 17 wickets at the Under-19 World Cup, in which he took 17 wickets at an average of just six and was named Player of the Tournament. In his illustrious 18-year career, Southee has led New Zealand’s bowling attack in all three formats, appearing in four ODI World Cups, seven T20 World Cups, two Champions Trophy tournaments and a WTC final, in which he took a five-wicket haul at Southampton. .
Southee, New Zealand’s second-highest wicket-taker of all time in red-ball cricket, has taken 385 Test wickets in 104 matches so far and is the only player in the world to have taken more than 300 wickets in Tests, 200 in ODIs and 200 in T20Is. Has taken more than 100 wickets.
Recently, Southee played a key all-round role in New Zealand’s historic 3-0 whitewash in India – the first time such a win by a visiting team since the 2012-13 season. Before the series, the senior fast bowler had handed over the responsibility of captaincy to Tom Latham.
NZC chief executive Scott Weenink described Southee as one of New Zealand’s greatest players, particularly crediting him for the team’s red-ball success over the past few years.
“Tim has continued to play a key role in the Blackcaps’ improving fortunes and will be remembered as a legend of the modern New Zealand game,” he said. “Since his debut in the Test match against England at Napier eighteen years ago, he has poured his heart and soul into playing for New Zealand and has helped the team achieve some unimaginable results.”
“There is already unprecedented interest in this England Test tour and I am sure the opportunity to bid farewell to one of our greatest players of all time will further increase the anticipation and hype for this series. Tim has an incredible wealth of sporting experience and knowledge and even though he has retired from his sporting career, I would be surprised if we don’t see him in another role in the future.”
Team head coach Gary Stead also praised Southee for his contribution to the win for New Zealand.
“Tim’s tenacity and resilience has been incredible,” Stead said. He is an incredibly tough competitor who prepares himself for big occasions and rarely gets injured. He cares deeply about the team, its reputation and performance, and will be missed in the Blackcaps environment. He now deserves to spend some time with his family and I am sure he will think very positively about his impact and achievements in the game in the years to come.”
Although Southee is yet to decide whether he will continue his white-ball international career with the post-Christmas tour of Sri Lanka, the fast bowler has indicated that he is open to further domestic and franchise cricket. Will be available.