England Eye Tim Southee as Bowling Consultant Ahead of Test Series vs India
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England are reportedly considering former new zealand pacer tim southee as their fast-bowling consultant ahead of a home summer season that include the include a marquee five-test series againstian.
The 36-year-old is one of the contenders to replace veteran pacer james anderson, who took up the role after retiring from test cricket last year but is unavailable this summer Due to Playing Commitment Side Lancashire.
Southee Had Called Time on His Red-Ball Career in December, Finishing with 391 Test Wickets, Second Only to Sir Richard Hadlee on 431.
According to the bbc, he shares a strong rapport with england Head Coach Brendon McCullum.
Besides McCullum, Former New Zealand Spinner Jeetan Patel is also Part of England’s Coaching Staff, Currently Serving as the Spin Bowling Coach.
England’s Summer Kicks Off with a One-of Test Against Zimbabwe Next Month, Followed by a White-Ball Series Against the West Indies, Before They Host India in a five-month Test Series Starting Junie 20.
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