London: Australia's Steve Davis will retire after 25 years as an umpire at the conclusion of the forthcoming one-day international series between England and New Zealand.

Davis made his first-class umpiring debut in 1990-91 and his first Test appointment came in 1997 when he stood in the match between Australia and New Zealand in Hobart. During his illustrious career, Davis has umpired in the 2007, 2011 and 2015 ICC Cricket World Cups, 2009 and 2013 ICC Champions Trophy tournaments as well as all five ICC World Twenty20 events.