AUCKLAND, March 27: New Zealand Test player Adam Parore will bow out of first-class cricket after the third and final Test against England which begins at Eden Park Saturday.

The 31-year-old wicket-keeper/batsman released a statement through New Zealand Cricket (NZC) Wednesday to end recent speculation concerning his future.

NZC chief executive Martin Snedden said: “Adam has served his country and his team mates over a 12-year period at the highest level.

“His contribution deserves the highest praise and recognition from New Zealand cricket fans.”—Reuters