Overview

• Tim Southee, New Zealand's leading wicket-taker across formats, announces retirement from Test cricket following the series against England.
• Southee will potentially make himself available for the World Test Championship Final if New Zealand qualifies.
• The 35-year-old fast bowler has played 104 Tests, taking 385 wickets, and is the only player with over 300 Test, 200 ODI, and 100 T20 wickets.
• The upcoming series against England will be held at Christchurch, Wellington, and Hamilton, where Southee will play his final Test match.
• New Zealand's squad for the series includes the returning Kane Williamson and newcomers Jacob Duffy and Nathan Smith.