IND VS NZ: The test series between Team India and New Zealand (IND VS NZ) is going to start from 16th October. The first match of the Test series will be played at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru from October 16 to October 20.

A few days before the first Test match to be held at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, reports are coming in the media that soon after the end of the first Test match, these legendary players will decide to retire from Test cricket.

Tim Southee may announce retirement

New Zealand cricket team's 35-year-old veteran fast bowler Tim Southee has been playing for New Zealand in all three formats at the international level for a long time. Due to which now such reports are coming in the media that after retiring from Test cricket, Tim Southee will play only white ball format matches for New Zealand. So that he can also play the 2027 World Cup for his country.

Can take decision on test career after Bengaluru test match

New Zealand's legendary fast bowler Tim Southee was also playing the role of captain for the team during the recently concluded Sri Lanka tour, but he decided to step down from the captaincy even before the team squad was selected for the India tour. After which the captaincy of the team has been given to wicketkeeper batsman Tom Latham. In such a situation, it is almost certain that after the Bangalore Test match, Tim Southee can take a big decision regarding his Test cricket.

Tim Southee's performance in test cricket is excellent

Tim Southee has so far played 102 matches in Test cricket at the international level for New Zealand. In these 102 matches, Tim Southee has taken 382 wickets while bowling at an excellent economy rate of 29.87. Tim Southee has performed well for New Zealand in Test cricket not only with the ball but also with the bat. Tim Southee has scored 2115 runs for New Zealand in Test cricket. During this period, he has also scored 6 half-century innings with his bat.