Cairns played 215 one-day internationals

The 35-year-old will make his final appearance in a Twenty20 match against West Indies in Auckland on 16 February.

Cairns retired from Test cricket last year but continued to play for New Zealand in one-day internationals.

"I still enjoy playing and want to leave when that enjoyment has not diminished and I am still performing at the top level," said Cairns.

Cairns took his 200th one-day wicket during the recent series against Sri Lanka and ended that series with 4,950 runs in limited overs internationals.

He will be remembered as one of New Zealand's greatest all-rounders NZ Cricket chief Martin Snedden

He was only 50 runs short of joining Jacques Kallis of South Africa and Sanath Jayasuriya of Sri Lanka as the only players to have taken 200 wickets and scored 5,000 runs.

Cairns made 215 appearances for New Zealand with 201 wickets at an average of 32.80 and his runs came at an average of 29.46.

"I am looking forward to the Twenty20 match, which I believe will be a great way to finish my international career at home in front of a New Zealand audience," added Cairns.

Cairns said he will play out the season for his provincial side, Canterbury, and will play league cricket in England during the next northern summer.

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He is reported to be promoting a system under which cameras will be installed in sightscreens at county and international matches, allowing every ball to be filmed and analysed.

New Zealand Cricket chief executive Martin Snedden said Cairns' retirement would close a great chapter in New Zealand sport.

"He has brought passion, flare and commitment to the game and will be remembered as one of New Zealand's greatest all- rounders," said Snedden.

And Kiwi coach John Bracewell said Cairns' experience would be missed.

"He is very much the elder statesman within the team and plays an important role in mentoring players," he said.