Wellington: Prolific batsman Kane Williamson was Friday included in New Zealand's Test squad to face England after missing their recent 3-0 sweep in India with a groin injury. The former

The 35-year-old Southee, who is second on the New Zealand test wicket-taking list behind Richard Hadlee with 385, says the third test on his home ground in Hamilton will be his last

Kane Williamson returned from injury to lead New Zealand in the upcoming three-match Test series against England. Tim Southee will retire from Test cricket after the series. New Zealand has also included uncapped players Nathan Smith and Jacob Duffy in their squad.

However, the veteran pacer will be available for selection just in case the BlackCaps qualify for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final next year in June at Lord's

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.

New Zealand pacer and former captain Tim Southee will retire from Test cricket after the upcoming three-match home series against England.

Former skipper Kane Williamson returned to the Test side after recovering from his injury as New Zealand announced their squad on Friday for the three-match ser

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