The ‘Tim Southee End’ will be the official name of the Seddon Park Pavilion end for the duration of the upcoming Black Cap test match against England.
It is regarded as a fitting acknowledgement for a player who has truly changed the test landscape of cricket in New Zealand.
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Southee will bring his test cricket career to a close following the third and final match against England, which starts in Hamilton on Saturday.
He will finish as New Zealand's second highest test wicket-taker, requiring 11 more to reach 400. He also sits five away from being the fourth cricketer to hit 100 est sixes.
“Tim is a legend of the game” said Northern Districts Cricket CEO Ben MacCormack.
“Naming a bowling end in his honour for this Test not only celebrates his outstanding international career but also his connection with Northern Districts (ND).
“He is a proud ND man who has made himself available for his region whenever possible, and he is considered a treasure in his home district.”
“We are grateful to Tim for his commitment and passion for the game, and at this junction in his career I also wish to thank his family. The support network sitting alongside the players in our sport are what allow exceptional talent to flourish.”
England won the first test by eight wickets and the second by 323 runs.