Tim Southee

New Zealand cricketer, Test match captain

Tim Southee - New Zealand cricketer, Test match captain
Born

December 11th, 1988
36 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

New Zealand

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A prominent figure in cricket, played for the New Zealand national team since 2008. Achieved success as a right-arm fast bowler and a lower-order batsman. Served as captain for the Test team and was part of the 2015 and 2019 Cricket World Cup squads. Notable for taking 10 wickets in a Test match against England in 2015. Contributed to various domestic teams including Northern Districts in New Zealand's domestic circuit.

Captain of the New Zealand Test cricket team

Took 10 wickets in a Test match against England

Part of New Zealand's 2015 and 2019 Cricket World Cup squads

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