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The 37-year-old left-arm medium-fast bowler Neil Wagner, who last played for New Zealand in the 2nd Test match against South Africa at Hamilton, has announced his retirement from all forms of International cricket today after being left out from the Test squad for the upcoming series against Australia. Here, in this article, we will look at some interesting facts and stats from his cricketing career.
1. Fifth highest wicket-taker for NZ in Test cricket:
Neil Wagner has taken a total of 260 wickets in his Test career for New Zealand after playing 64 matches.
Most wickets for New Zealand in Test cricket:
- Sir Richard Hadlee - 431 (150 inns)
- Tim Southee - 376 (186 inns)
- Daniel Vettori - 361 (185 inns)
- Trent Boult - 317 (149 inns)
- Neil Wagner - 260 (122 inns)
2. Second Fastest to pick 200 wickets in Test cricket for New Zealand (by matches played):
Neil Wagner has taken 200 Test wickets from just 46 Test matches, which are second fastest for any Kiwi bowler after Sir Richard Hadlee, who achieved this milestone in just 44 games.
Fastest to take 200 wickets in Test cricket for NZ by matches played:
- Sir Richard Hadlee - 44 games
- Neil Wagner - 46 games
- Trent Boult - 52 games
3. Third most wickets in Test cricket on New Zealand soil:
Neil Wagner has taken a total of 178 wickets in Test cricket in New Zealand alone. He has played 41 out of 64 Test matches on NZ soil only.
Most Test wickets on NZ soil:
- Tim Southee - 224 (104 inns)
- Sir Richard Hadlee - 201 (75 inns)
- Neil Wagner - 178 (79 inns)