‘Now feels like the right time to step away’ Tim Southee on retiring from Test cricket
After the upcoming test series against England, Saudi will say goodbye to test cricket Tim Southee (Photo Source: New Zealand cricket team’s experienced fast bowler Tim Southee is going to bid farewell to Test cricket after the upcoming three-match Test series against England. If the Kiwi team does not reach the final of the World Test Championship, then the third Test match against England in Hamilton may prove to be the last match of Saudi’s Test cricket career. It is noteworthy that Saudi has taken 770 international wickets for New Zealand, which includes 385 wickets in Test cricket. Since his debut in 2008, he has been Trent Boult’s best partner with the new ball for New Zealand. This veteran player of the Kiwi team was also a part of the team that won the World Test Championship in the year 2021. On the other hand, now Tim Southee has given a big statement regarding his retirement. Saudi says it is the right time to retire and against the team against which you started playing. Tim Southee gave a big statement Let us tell you that while talking to the media about his decision to retire from Test cricket, Tim Southee said as quoted by nzc.nz – Growing up, I had dreamed of representing New Zealand. It has been the greatest honor and privilege for me to play for the Blackcaps for 18 years, but now the time is right to step away from a game that has given me so much. Saudi further said- Test cricket holds a special place in my heart, so to be able to play such a big series against the same opponent against whom my Test career started all those years ago, and on three grounds which is incredible for me. Are special in form. I find this the best way to end my time at Black Hat now.
New Zealand created big history..! In the last 295 months, only these three teams in India have been able to do such a feat.
New Zealand defeated India by 113 runs in the second test match. New Zealand Team (Photo Source: Getty Images) In the second test match against India, New Zealand registered a spectacular victory by 113 runs. After this victory, the Kiwi team has also captured the series by 2-0. Let us tell you, New Zealand played the first Test match in India in 1955-56, but in the year 2024, the team won the first Test series on Indian soil. New Zealand has also ended the Indian team’s reign at home after 4331 days. Team India had not lost a single Test series at home for the last 12 years. New Zealand has created another history after winning in Pune, let us tell you- New Zealand becomes the third team to win a Test series in India after 2004 The New Zealand team has become the third team to win a Test series in India in the last 295 months. Before New Zealand, this feat was done by Australia in 2004 and England in 2012. ONLY 3 TEAMS WON A TEST SERIES IN INDIA IN THE LAST 295 MONTHS: Australia – 2004. England – 2012. New Zealand – 2024*. pic.twitter.com/zlUMYBtXqp — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 26, 2024 Tom Latham said this after the victory against India New Zealand captain Tom Latham is very happy after winning the Test series against India. The team had earlier suffered a humiliating 2-0 defeat in Sri Lanka, and the intention with which the team had come to India has been successful. Latham also praised Mitchell Santner’s bowling. It’s really a very special feeling. Proud to be in this position. The entire team put in effort and everyone worked together. When you come here you want to be at your best. It was really important to score runs early. Mitchell Santner was brilliant. He has been in the group for a long time and finally he got his chance and the way he bowled – credit to him. The way Glenn Phillips played this morning was really important. We knew that India would perform brilliantly. We didn’t know that they would perform so well, but we managed to get through the middle session. It took a long time to take the last two wickets but when Tim took the catch we were really happy.
Despite losing the test against Sri Lanka, captain Tim Southee is happy with the performance of William O’Rourke and Rachin Ravindra
Host Sri Lanka defeated New Zealand by 63 runs in the first Test match. Tim Southee (Image Credit- Twitter X) New Zealand is currently on a tour of Sri Lanka for a two-match Test series. The first match of this Test series between the two teams was played at the Galle International Cricket Stadium. Let us tell you that New Zealand’s performance on this ground was not very good. The Kiwi team had to face five defeats here and a defeat by an innings and 10 wickets in one match. Something similar was seen once again when host Sri Lanka defeated New Zealand by 63 runs in the first Test match on this ground. However, even after this defeat, the performance of two players from the New Zealand cricket team was worth noting. One was bowler William O’Rourke and the other was young all-rounder Rachin Ravindra. William O’Rourke impressed in the Galle Test match by taking five wickets in the first innings and three wickets in the second innings, while Rachin held one end by scoring 92 runs in the second innings. Now, after the match is over, captain Tim Southee has given a big statement. Tim Southee gave a big statement After the first test match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand ended in Galle, Tim Southee said- William O’Rourke has had a very short test career so far, and he has certainly announced it himself. We saw in New Zealand how dangerous he can be. He has the skills to have a very good Test career. For him to come in his first Test on the subcontinent and perform so well by taking 8 wickets in the match is nothing short of extraordinary. He has a big responsibility on his shoulders and he can become a big player, so there is a lot to like about William O’Rourke. Saudi further said about Rachin- Rachin (Ravindra) kept us in the Test match chase. We knew it was going to be tough, as the pitch was turning a lot in the last few days. It was a brilliant innings by Rachin in those conditions.
We will get a great challenge in the 6 Test matches to be held in the subcontinent: New Zealand captain Tim Southee
The only Test match between New Zealand and Afghanistan is starting from 9 September. Tim Southee (Photo Source: New Zealand Test captain Tim Southee is fully prepared for the challenges in the Test format. Let us tell you, the New Zealand team has to play 9 more matches in this cycle of the World Test Championship, out of which the first 6 will be played in the subcontinent. They have to play a single Test against Afghanistan in Greater Noida next week. This will be their first Test match in the subcontinent in the remaining 9 Tests. After this, the New Zealand team will play a two-match Test series against Sri Lanka in their home. After this, Tim Southee and company have to play a three-match Test series against India. Tim Southee is hopeful that the team is fully prepared for the upcoming challenges and they would definitely want to register a win by performing brilliantly in the subcontinent. New Zealand Cricket has shared a video on its official social media account in which Tim Southee has said, ‘I am very excited for the remaining 6 Tests in the subcontinent. This will be a great challenge for us. We have some players who are playing cricket continuously. There were some players in the camp held in New Zealand as well. That’s why we would like to perform well in Test cricket. In a very short time, we will have to play the remaining 9 Tests and the fans will also be very excited for this.’ Here is the video: Welcome @BlackCaps Video: The New Zealand team has arrived at the hotel in Greater Noida, India, for the one-off Test match against Afghanistan’s national team.#AfghanAtalan , #AFGvNZ , #GloriousNationVictoriousTeam pic.twitter.com/UlQApG5UXP — Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) September 5, 2024 Tim Southee further said, ‘Ben Sears and William O’Rourke are new to Test cricket but we have seen them performing brilliantly in other formats. I am confident that after ODIs and T20s, both these players will be seen performing brilliantly in the Test format as well. I had performed brilliantly in The Hundred tournament. However, now the format has completely changed and I would like to continue this form in Tests as well. It is a good thing that I have got a little break between The Hundred tournament and Test cricket. Now my focus will be on Test cricket and I would like to play an important role in my team’s victory. The only Test match between New Zealand and Afghanistan is starting on September 9. The New Zealand team has reached the team hotel in Greater Noida on September 5 for this Test match. These 5 Indian cricketers pay the highest tax, you will be shocked to know the amount Haris Rauf’s wife is extremely beautiful, even Bollywood actresses fail These 7 captains have clean swept Pakistan in their own home Shubhman Gill betrayed Sara, was seen with this beauty Anushka-Ritika fail in front of the wives of these 5 Pakistani cricketers Players with most centuries while chasing a score…
Amazing inswing by Tim Southee and Ben Stokes was left staring – you must not have seen such a ball
On the 21st ball of the Northern Superchargers innings, Ben Stokes could not play Tim Southee’s inswing ball and lost his wicket. Ben Stokes (Source X) The 19th match of The Hundred was played on 7 August between Birmingham Phoenix and Northern Superchargers. In this match, Northern Superchargers won the toss and decided to bat first. Tim Southee surprised Ben Stokes with his inswing in the first innings Birmingham Phoenix fast bowler Tim Southee dismissed Northern Superchargers batsman Ben Stokes with a beautiful inswing delivery. The game was played at Edgbaston, Birmingham. On the 21st ball of the Northern Superchargers innings, Ben Stokes could not play an inswing ball and lost his wicket. New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee bowled a brilliant length ball, which went in fast and hit the inside edge and hit the off stump. Stokes himself was surprised to see this and all the spectators were also surprised with him. You can also watch the video Instant impact from Tim Southee This is a HUGE moment in the match for Birmingham Phoenix!#TheHundred , #RoadToTheEliminator pic.twitter.com/9WV2T2eAT6 — The Hundred (@thehundred) August 6, 2024 This was Ben Stokes’ first match in The Hundred in three years. The England Test captain had a very poor outing as he got out on a golden duck. Talking about the match, Northern Superchargers won the toss and decided to bat first. However, they did not have a good start and opener Matthew Short was dismissed by Tim Southee on the sixth ball of the match. Nicholas Pooran came in to bat at number three; he hit a four and a six, but Adam Milne ended his innings soon. Saurabh again took the ball and put the Northern Superchargers on the backfoot by dismissing Ben Stokes. Captain Harry Brook also had a disappointing performance, as Chris Wood dismissed him for 15 runs. In the hope of setting a big target, the team of Northern Superchargers was all out after scoring 83 runs in 96 balls and dashed their own hopes. In reply, the team of Birmingham Phoenix scored 86 runs in 39 balls without losing any wicket and won the match.