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16-05-2025
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Tim Southee to work as a consultant with England's cricket teams
Former New Zealand pacer Tim Southee will work with England's cricket teams as a "specialist skills consultant" for all formats over the upcoming international summer. The 36-year-old Southee, who retired from international cricket in December, will start his role ahead of next week's one-off test against Zimbabwe and work through to the end of the five-match test series against India in early August. "With his vast experience of playing in a wide range of conditions around the world and across all formats, he brings valuable insight and knowledge to the players," the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Thursday. Following his consultancy stint, he will resume playing duties in The Hundred competition for Birmingham Phoenix in August, the ECB said. Southee is New Zealand's all-time leading wicket-taker across the formats. He took 391 in test matches, placing him 18th on the all-time list and No. 2 for a New Zealander behind Richard Hadlee.
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Business Standard
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
Here's why Tim Southee joined England team ahead of India Test series?
Former New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee has been appointed as a Specialist Skills Consultant by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) ahead of the much-anticipated five-match Test series against India. The 36-year-old, who announced his international retirement in December 2024, will work with the England men's team across all formats until the end of the series, which concludes on 4 August at The Oval. Southee, renowned for his swing bowling and leadership qualities, is set to offer valuable insight and experience as England prepare for a demanding summer of red-ball cricket. He will join the squad prior to their opening fixture of the international season—a one-off Test against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge starting 23 May. A seasoned campaigner with invaluable experience Southee retired from international cricket as New Zealand's highest wicket-taker across all formats, with 776 wickets to his name. This includes 391 in Tests—second only to Sir Richard Hadlee among New Zealanders—alongside 221 in ODIs and a record 164 in T20 Internationals. In addition to his bowling credentials, he was a handy lower-order batsman, amassing over 3,000 international runs, including 2,245 in Tests. His knowledge of diverse playing conditions and his extensive experience at the highest level are expected to provide England's bowlers with a tactical edge, particularly against a well-rounded Indian batting line-up. From consultancy to The Hundred Following the conclusion of his consultancy role with the national team, Southee will return to competitive action in The Hundred, where he will represent Birmingham Phoenix. His short-term appointment highlights the ECB's commitment to embracing international expertise as they seek to sharpen their squad for the challenges ahead. With Southee's guidance, England will aim to build momentum and consistency as they take on two formidable opponents in Zimbabwe and India.
India Today
15-05-2025
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- India Today
Tim Southee joins Brendon McCullum in England men's coaching staff
England have appointed former New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee as a Specialist Skills Consultant for the England men's teams. Southee has been roped in on a 'short-term basis' and will be working alongside head coach Brendon McCullum, also a former Black Caps will link up with the team before England's Test match against Zimbabwe, which is scheduled to kick-start on May 22 at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. Southee will be there with the England team until the end of the five-match Test series against his vast experience of playing in a wide range of conditions around the world and across all formats, he brings valuable insight and knowledge to the players,' the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) wrote in a statement on Friday while welcoming Southee to the coaching staff. After his consultancy stint with England, Southee will return to his playing commitments while representing the Birmingham Phoenix in the Hundred Men's competition, which starts on August year, Southee retired from international cricket as New Zealand's all-time leading wicket-taker. Over the course of 394 matches, he claimed 776 wickets at an economy rate of 4.01, including 20 five-wicket hauls and one 10-wicket he also ended his career as the fourth-highest six-hitter in Test cricket history, with 98 sixes—trailing only Ben Stokes (133), Brendon McCullum (107), and Adam Gilchrist (100).advertisementEngland failed to qualify for the finals in the first two editions of the World Test Championship (WTC) and will be eager to make amends in the will also host the West Indies for three ODIs and three T20Is from May 29 to June 10, with matches scheduled in Birmingham, Cardiff, London, Bristol, Chester-le-Street, and Test series against India starts on June 20 with the series opener at Headingley in Watch
NDTV
15-05-2025
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- NDTV
England Appoint New Zealand Great As Specialist Skills Consultant For India Series
Former New Zealand pacer Tim Southee was on Thursday appointed as England's Specialist Skills Consultant till the conclusion of the five-match Test series against India, the ECB announced on Thursday. India will start their tour of England with the first Test at Leeds on June 20, and the tour will conclude with the July 31-August 4 fifth Test at the Oval. Southee had retired from international cricket in December, 2024, as New Zealand's all-time leading wicket-taker. The Kiwi will link up with the squad ahead of England's opening fixture of the international season, a one-off Test against Zimbabwe that gets underway at Trent Bridge next Thursday. "With his vast experience of playing in a wide range of conditions around the world and across all formats, he brings valuable insight and knowledge to the players. "Following his consultancy stint, he will resume playing duties in The Hundred for Birmingham Phoenix," the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said in a statement. The 36-year-old Southee has bagged 391 wickets from 107 Tests, 221 wickets from 161 ODIs and 164 wickets from 126 T20Is. Listen to the latest songs, only on
Indian Express
15-05-2025
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- Indian Express
England appoint Tim Southee Specialist Skills Consultant ahead of India series
With the India series coming up next month, the England cricket team on Thursday appointed former New Zealand pacer Tim Southee as a Specialist Skills Consultant till the conclusion of the five-match Test series. The tour will start with the first Test at Leeds on June 20, and the tour will conclude with the July 31-August 4 fifth Test at the Oval. 'With his vast experience of playing in a wide range of conditions around the world and across all formats, he brings valuable insight and knowledge to the players. Following his consultancy stint, he will resume playing duties in The Hundred for Birmingham Phoenix,' the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said in a statement. 'Following his consultancy stint, he will resume playing duties in The Hundred for Birmingham Phoenix,' it added. Last year, Southee announced his retirement and finished his career with 391 wickets in 203 innings, and has also contributed with the bat over time. He has seven half centuries to his name, highest being 77*, and in his last match, equalled Chris Gayle in his tally of 98 sixes. Our new Specialist Skills Consultant 😍 We're delighted to announce that Tim Southee, New Zealand's all-time leading wicket-taker, is joining us on a short-term basis. Read more 👇 — England Cricket (@englandcricket) May 15, 2025 The right-arm seamer who made his international debut in 2008 holds the distinction of being the only pacer to play 100 matches in each of the three formats. Southee is also the only bowler to bag 300 Test, 200 ODI and 100 T20I wickets. Before retiring, Southee had relinquished his Test captaincy before New Zealand whitewashed India 3-0 at home under Tom Latham. He featured in four ODI World Cups, seven T20I World Cups, two Champions Trophy events. Southee was integral to New Zealand's WTC final triumph in the inaugural edition in 2021 over India, picking five wickets in the summit clash. The Kiwi will link up with the squad ahead of England's opening fixture of the international season, a one-off Test against Zimbabwe that gets underway at Trent Bridge next Thursday.
