File image by Tim Southee.©
New Zealand pace talisman Tim Southee will call time on an illustrious Test career after the third and final Test of their ongoing series against England at his home ground of Seddon Park in Hamilton. Southee received applause from the crowd as he walked onto the ground for his final test, and the moment was made even more special when he carried his daughter in his arms as he entered. Southee has taken 389 wickets in 107 Tests and retires as New Zealand's second most successful red-ball bowler of all time.
Southee's participation in his final Test was also made special by the presence of his wife Byra and his other daughter.
Watch: Tim Southee applauded as he walked in for his final test
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The 36-year-old has been part of several major New Zealand teams and saw the country's rise to fame in the 2010s. Throughout his career, Southee formed a number of impeccable bowling partnerships with the likes of Shane Bond, Trent Boult and Neil Wagner. His illustrious Test career also saw him win the ICC World Test Championship crown for the 2019-2021 cycle.
Southee is also New Zealand's highest ever wicket-taker across all formats. He has collected 774 wickets across Tests, ODIs and T20Is.
Besides his bowling achievements, Southee also has a great performance with the bat. He has hit the fourth most sixes of any batter in Test cricket.
It was much the same in his last match too, when Southee hit a 10-ball 23 with three sixes. That took his total to 98, and he is aiming for 100 in the second innings.
Southee's cameo helped New Zealand cross 300 on Day 1. Half-centuries by captain Tom Latham (63) and Mitchell Santner (50). The Kiwi effort was also helped by forties from Will Young and Kane Williamson.
For England, Gus Atkinson and Matthew Potts took three wickets each, while Brydon Carse got a pair and Ben Stokes bagged one.
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