The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has appointed former New Zealand speedster Tim Southee as a Specialist Skills Consultant for the England Men’s teams.
Southee will look be available for the one-off Test against Zimbabwe, followed by Harry Brook’s first white-ball assignment as captain – the three T20I and as many ODIs challenge against the West Indies, and subsequently the blockbuster five-match Test series against India next month.
Having played 107 Tests, 161 ODIs and 126 T20Is, Southee retired from international cricket in December 2024 as New Zealand’s all-time leading wicket-taker with 776 scalps across formats.
Known for his skillful seam bowling and strategic acumen, he brings extensive experience from over 15 years of international cricket, having competed in a wide range of conditions and across all major formats.
He will link up with the England squad ahead of England’s opening fixture of the summer – the one-off Test against Zimbabwe – beginning 22nd May at Trent Bridge.
Following the conclusion of his consultancy role, Southee is expected to resume playing duties in The Hundred with Birmingham Phoenix.
