Web desk: New Zealand’s veteran fast bowler Tim Southee has confirmed that the up coming home series against England will be will be his final appearance for the blackcaps in test cricket.
Led by Tom Latham ,new Zealand will take on England in three match series starting this 28th at Hagley Oval Christchurch.
“Representing New Zealand was all I ever dreamed of growing up,” Southee said.
“To play for the BlackCaps for 18 years has been the greatest honour and privilege, but the time feels right to now step away from the game that has given so much to me”
Further 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 my Test career began against all those years ago, and on three grounds that are incredibly special to me, seems the perfect way to end my time in the black cap.”
Southee first rose to fame with his 17-wicket campaign at the U19 World Cup in 2008.
