New Zealand's Tim Southee is set to make the third Test against England his final appearance in the format, marking the end of an illustrious career in Test cricket. However, he will remain available for selection if the Black Caps qualify for the World Test Championship (WTC) final next year.

Kane Williamson will once again team up with veteran seamer Tim Southee, who will retire from Test cricket after the three match-series starting in Christchurch on 28.

New Zealand paceman Tim Southee is eyeing the third test against England as his swan song in the format but will make himself available for selection if the Black Caps make the World Test Championship (WTC) final next year.

Tim Southee, the top pacer from New Zealand has confirmed that he’ll be retiring from Test cricket after the upcoming home series against England, unless his team qualifies for next year’s ICC World Test Championship final which will be held in June.

Former New Zealand captain Tim Southee said Friday the team's upcoming Test series with England would be his last, with the 35-year-old set to finish up at his home ground in Hamilton. "So to be able to play such a big series against the same opponent my Test career began against all those years ago,

Veteran Southee also announced that he will make a decision on his white-ball swansong before New Zealand host Sri Lanka at the end of December.

Southee said it "feels right" to sign off from Test cricket after playing the team he debuted against as a teenager

Former New Zealand Test captain Tim Southee will retire from the format next month following the three-match series against England