A glittering international career came to an end at Seddon Park in Hamilton, as Tim Southee bowed out from New Zealand cricket by helping the team to a big victory over England in his final match for the Black Caps.

In his farewell speech, Southee thanked his teammates from the bottom of his heart, saying they made the journey so much more fun. He also thanked the fans who stood by the team through thick and thin.

Veteran New Zealand medium-pacer Tim Southee received a fitting farewell on his home ground at Seddon Park, Hamilton as the BlackCaps thrashed England by 423 runs in third and final Test on Tuesday (December 17,

New Zealand's veteran pacer Tim Southee hung his boots after a memorable 17-year Test career. The 36-year-old bid an emotional farewell following New Zealand’s 423-run victory over England in the third and final Test at Hamilton’s Seddon Park on December 17.

Veteran New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee is set to play his final test match, the third against England at his home ground, Seddon Park. His 107th test appearance marks the end of a 16-year international career boasting a record 774 wickets across all formats.

New Zealand pace talisman Tim Southee will call time on an illustrious Test career following the third and final Test of their ongoing series against England at his home ground of Seddon Park in Hamilton.

Veteran New Zealand pacer Tim Southee received a guard of honour from the England team on the first day of the third Test in Hamilton. New Zealand were 315 for 9 at stumps on the first day of the third Test against England.