1 day Ago By Press Trust of India
The England cricket team is considering former New Zealand seamer Tim Southee as their fast-bowling consultant ahead of a home summer season that includes a marquee five-Test series against India.The 36-year-old is one of the contenders to replace legendary England pacer James Anderson, who took up the role after retiring from Test cricket last year but is unavailable this summer due to playing commitments with county side Lancashire.Southee is the second-highest wicket-taker for New Zealand in Test cricket with 391 wickets under their name.
He is only behind Sir Richard Hadlee with 431 wickets.According to a report by the BBC, Southee shares a strong rapport with his former teammate and current England 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.
The Three Lions’ Test summer will begin with a one-off Test against Zimbabwe next month after which, they will host India in a 5-The post England considering to bring in New Zealand legend as pace consultant ahead of Test summer: Report appeared first on Cricket Country..
