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.

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.

Southee is New Zealand's all-time highest wicket taker (770) across formats. He will turn 36 by the time the series against England wraps up in Hamilton. It is also his home ground, which adds an emotional connect,

Black Caps stalwart Tim Southee will end his test career following the upcoming series against England.

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 the three Tests against England would be his last in red-ball cricket unless the side qualified for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final.

New Zealand's veteran pacer Tim Southee has announced his retirement from Test cricket. The 35-year-old will hang up his red-ball boots after the ongoing World Test Championship cycle, concluding an illustrious 18-year career.