Tim Southee, New Zealand’s legendary pacer, pronounces his retirement from Take a look at cricket after the England collection, leaving followers keen about his future in white-ball codecs.
Legendary New Zealand pacer and ex-captain, Tim Southee, will bid adieu to Take a look at cricket following the upcoming three-Take a look at house collection towards England, in response to an announcement by the nation’s cricket board on Friday. Regardless of his retirement, Southee will stay accessible for choice provided that New Zealand safe a spot within the World Take a look at Championship (WTC) Remaining subsequent in June subsequent 12 months. He has additionally confirmed that he’ll stay accessible for home and franchise cricket.
The collection towards England options the primary two Exams in Christchurch (from November 28 to December 2) and Wellington (from December 6 to 10). The concluding match is scheduled at Southee’s house turf, Seddon Park in Hamilton, spanning from December 14 to 18.
Selections on White-Ball cricket
Come December, as Southee turns 36 in the course of the third Take a look at in Hamilton, he will even ponder over his future in white-ball cricket, because the Kiwis put together to host Sri Lanka for a collection of three T20s and three ODIs beginning December 28. Southee has distinguished himself with 104 Take a look at appearances for New Zealand, capturing 385 wickets, incomes him the second spot behind Sir Richard Hadlee on New Zealand’s main wicket-takers chart.
A key position in historic collection win over India
Southee’s retirement comes shortly after a historic 3-0 collection victory in India, the place New Zealand turned the primary touring staff to attain such a feat since 2012-13. Although his wicket tally stood at simply three within the first two Exams, Southee’s breakthroughs had been essential, notably his dismissal of India’s captain Rohit Sharma in a low-scoring first Take a look at, which noticed India bowled out for simply 46. He additionally took down India’s top-scorer, Sarfaraz Khan, for 150 within the second innings, guaranteeing a bonus for his staff.
Report-breaking achievements
Debuting in Exams towards England in 2008, Southee has emerged as New Zealand’s most triumphant bowler throughout codecs, bagging a complete of 770 wickets. Impressively, he’s the solitary participant globally to have taken over 300 Take a look at, 200 ODI, and 100 T20I wickets. In a heartfelt deal with launched by New Zealand Cricket, Southee expressed, “Enjoying for the BLACKCAPS for 18 years has been an distinctive honour and privilege, nevertheless it seems like the best second to step away from the sport that has given me a lot.“ he stated.
“Take a look at cricket holds a particular place in my coronary heart, and with the ability to conclude my profession towards the staff I debuted towards, on grounds that maintain vital private significance, seems like a great swansong within the black cap. I’m perpetually grateful to my household, associates, coaches, supporters, and everybody concerned within the sport for his or her assist all through my profession. It’s been an exceptional journey, and I wouldn’t change a factor.” he added.
World Cup appearances
Southee’s contribution to New Zealand extends to 4 ODI World Cups, seven T20 World Cups, two Champions Trophy tournaments, and one WTC Remaining in 2021. Throughout that Southampton last, his pivotal efficiency with 5 wickets was essential within the staff’s overcome India.
New Zealand’s present WTC standing
Within the ongoing WTC cycle, New Zealand holds the fourth place with a win proportion of 54.55. They just lately celebrated their first collection victory in India, reaching a 3-0 whitewash over Rohit Sharma’s squad. The distinguished WTC Remaining is scheduled to be held at Lord’s in London, commencing on June 11 2025.
Tim Southee bowling stats (All codecs)
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBM | Av. | Econ. | 5 w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exams | 104 | 197 | 23082 | 11506 | 385 | 10/108 | 29.88 | 2.99 | 15 |
| ODIs | 161 | 159 | 8075 | 7448 | 221 | 7/33 | 33.7 | 5.53 | 3 |
| T20Is | 126 | 123 | 2753 | 3671 | 164 | 5/18 | 22.38 | 8 | 2 |
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