Sun Nov 17 22:37:55 UTC 2024: ## Kiwi Pace Bowling Legend Tim Southee Announces Retirement

**Wellington, New Zealand –** New Zealand cricket icon Tim Southee announced his retirement from international cricket on Friday, November 15th. The highly respected pacer revealed that the upcoming series against England, beginning November 28th, will be his last, unless the Blackcaps qualify for the World Test Championship final next year.

Southee, New Zealand’s second-highest Test wicket-taker with 385 scalps from 104 matches, leaves behind an unparalleled legacy. He is the only bowler globally to achieve the remarkable feat of over 300 Test wickets, 200 ODI wickets, and 100 T20I wickets.

The announcement was tinged with emotion, as Southee expressed his anticipation for playing his final three home Tests in Christchurch, Wellington, and Hamilton. He emphasized that the time is right for the next generation of New Zealand pace bowlers to take the reins.

“It’s a tough decision, but I think it’s the right one,” Southee stated. “We’ve got some promising young bowlers coming through, and it’s been a pleasure working alongside them. It’s their time now to drive this team forward.”

The series against England holds special significance for Southee, marking a full-circle moment in his career; he debuted against England in 2008 at the age of 19. He described the upcoming series as a “marquee one,” making it a fitting end to his illustrious international career.

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