England Appoints Tim Southee as Specialist Skills Consultant Ahead of Test Series Against India
In a strategic move, the England and Wales Cricket Board has appointed Tim Southee as a specialist skills consultant for the upcoming Test series against India. The series, starting on June 20, will see a young Indian team face challenges with the absence of key players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Southee, who retired from international cricket in December 2024, brings a wealth of experience to the England squad. His insights are expected to be invaluable as both teams prepare for this highly anticipated series. Read on to learn more about this development and its implications for the teams involved.
| May 15, 2025, 18:01 IST
Tim Southee Joins England's Cricket Team as Consultant
England's cricket team is set to host India for a five-match Test series at home. In a significant move, the England and Wales Cricket Board has appointed former New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee as a specialist skills consultant. This announcement was made on Thursday.
The Test series will kick off on June 20 in Leeds, culminating with the fifth Test at The Oval from July 31 to August 4.
Having announced his retirement from international cricket in December 2024, Southee will join the England squad ahead of their first match of the international season against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge next Thursday. Throughout his career, he has taken 391 wickets in 107 Test matches, 221 in 161 ODIs, and 164 in 126 T20 internationals. The ECB stated that his extensive experience in various conditions and formats will provide valuable insights to the players. Following his advisory role, he will participate in The Hundred for Birmingham Phoenix.
It is noteworthy that the Indian team will feature many young players, as captain Rohit Sharma and star batsman Virat Kohli have retired. Additionally, Ravichandran Ashwin is no longer part of the Test squad. Thus, the tour to England poses a significant challenge for the Indian team. Meanwhile, the absence of Tim Southee from the England camp could complicate matters for India.
Official Announcement from England Cricket
Our new Specialist Skills Consultant 😍
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) May 15, 2025
We're delighted to announce that Tim Southee, New Zealand’s all-time leading wicket-taker, is joining us on a short-term basis.
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