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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Rory Dollard

Victory over England a ‘nice way to fade out’ for Tim Southee

New Zealand’s Tim Southee waves as he leads his team from the field (Andrew Cornaga/Photosport/AP) - (AP)

New Zealand great Tim Southee celebrated “a nice way to fade out” as he bowed out of international cricket on a winning note against England.

The veteran seamer retired with a memorable send off at his home ground of Seddon Park, bowling from the temporarily renamed Tim Southee End and taking his 391st, and final, Test wicket in the form of Jacob Bethell.

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