Styris' decision is the second setback for the Black Caps in quick succession after captain Daniel Vettori was earlier ruled out of next week's two Twenty20 internationals against England having failed to recover from injury
The 32-year-old retires with a Test average of 36.04 from his 29 matches but will continue to be available to play in one-day internationals and Twenty20 cricket.
"The rigours of international cricket have become increasingly demanding and I would like to extend my career by focusing on shorter versions of the game," Styris said. . Hard-hitting wicketkeeper-batsman Brendon McCullum will lead the side in Vettori's absence, and off-spinner Jeetan Patel has already been called into the Twenty20 squad as cover.
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