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Tim Southee Farewell: New Zealand Great Bids Adieu To Tests On Fitting Note At Home Ground

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, 2024) to equal their highest victory margin by runs. Southee finished with figures of 2-34 in his 107th and last Test, as the curtains came down on the career of one of the greatest Kiwi bowlers. He ended with 391 Test wickets, second only to Richard Hadlee among New Zealanders. 바카라I want to thank New Zealand Cricket for everything you have done. My family, who are there for the ride and see the ups and downs,바카라 said the 36-year-old Southee after the match. 바카라And my team-mates. These guys have made the ride so much more enjoyable, I have loved every minute. 바카라And finally the fans. It is always great to turn out in front of numbers. This week has been pretty special to play at Seddon Park in front of a great crowd.바카라

New Zealand Vs England 3rd Test NZ pacer Tim Southee farewell cricket match pics: Tim Southee
Tim Southee of New Zealand waves goodbye as he exits the field with his teammates. | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

New Zealand's Tim Southee waves as he leads his teammates from the field after defeating England in the third cricket test between England and New Zealand in Hamilton, New Zealand.

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New Zealand Vs England 3rd Test NZ pacer Tim Southee farewell cricket match pics: Brendon McCullum
Brendon McCullum, left, the England coach, congratulates Tim Southee | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

England coach Brendon McCullum, left, congtratulates Tim Southee at the end of the third cricket test between England and New Zealand in Hamilton, New Zealand.

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New Zealand Vs England 3rd Test NZ pacer Tim Southee farewell cricket match pics: Ben Strokes
New Zealand's Tim Southee is embraced by England captain Ben Strokes. | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

England captain Ben Strokes embraces New Zealand's Tim Southee at the end of the third cricket test between England and New Zealand in Hamilton, New Zealand.

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New Zealand Vs England 3rd Test NZ pacer Tim Southee farewell cricket match pics: Sir Richard Hadlee
New Zealand's Tim Southee and Sir Richard Hadlee | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

New Zealand's Tim Southee, left, and Sir Richard Hadlee talk following the end of the third cricket test between England and New Zealand in Hamilton, New Zealand.

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New Zealand Vs England 3rd Test NZ pacer Tim Southee farewell cricket match pics: Tim Southee
Tim Southee of New Zealand is congratulated by his teammates after dismissing Jacob Bethell of England. | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

New Zealand bowler Tim Southee is congratulated by teammates after taking the wicket of England's Jacob Bethell during play on day four of the third cricket test between England and New Zealand in Hamilton, New Zealand.

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New Zealand Vs England 3rd Test NZ pacer Tim Southee farewell cricket match pics: Ollie Pope
Tim Southee of New Zealand is welcomed to the crease by England's Ollie Pope and teammates. | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

England's Ollie Pope and teammates welcome New Zealand's Tim Southee to the crease with a guard of honour during play on day three of the third cricket test between England and New Zealand in Hamilton, New Zealand.

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New Zealand Vs England 3rd Test NZ pacer Tim Southee farewell cricket match pics: Tim Southee
Tim Southee of New Zealand bats in the third cricket test | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

New Zealand's Tim Southee bats during play on day one of the third cricket test between England and New Zealand in Hamilton, New Zealand.

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New Zealand Vs England 3rd Test NZ pacer Tim Southee farewell cricket match pics: guard of honor
A guard of honor is formed by the England players as Tim Southee walks out to bat in his final test match | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

England players form a guard of honor as New Zealand batsman Tim Southee walks out to bat in his final test match during play on day one of the third cricket test between England and New Zealand in Hamilton, New Zealand.

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