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| Tim Southee | |
|---|---|
| Name | Tim Southee |
| Caption | Southee in 2015 |
| Fullname | Timothy Grant Southee |
| Birth date | 1988-12-11 |
| Birth place | Whangārei, New Zealand |
| Height | 1.82 m |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm fast-medium |
| Role | Bowler |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Testdebutdate | 2010-11-12 |
| Testdebutagainst | India |
| Odidebutdate | 2008-08-10 |
| Odidebutagainst | Ireland |
| T20idebutdate | 2008-01-15 |
| T20idebutagainst | England |
Tim Southee is a New Zealand international cricketer noted for his pace bowling, swing mastery, and leadership in white-ball cricket. Emerging from regional pathways in New Zealand to become a mainstay for the Black Caps, he has played substantial roles in Test, One Day International, and Twenty20 formats. Southee’s career spans domestic competitions, global franchise leagues, and major ICC tournaments, reflecting longevity and adaptability.
Born in Whangārei and raised in Auckland, Southee attended local schools and came through provincial age-group systems linked to Northern Districts. He featured in Under-19 Cricket World Cup structures and impressed at the Hawke Cup and Plunket Shield levels, leading to selection in national youth squads. Influences included coaches and former players from New Zealand pathways as well as contemporaries who progressed to the national side.
Southee built his domestic foundation with Northern Districts cricket team, where performances in the Plunket Shield and Ford Trophy showcased his seam and swing. His performances earned contracts in several global franchise competitions: he played in the Indian Premier League for franchises including Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad representation discussions, and featured in the Big Bash League with Melbourne Renegades and Melbourne Stars, in the Caribbean Premier League with franchises such as Trinbago Knight Riders, and in the Pakistan Super League and Vitality Blast tournaments. Southee also appeared for Essex County Cricket Club and other county sides in the County Championship, contributing with new-ball strikes and death-overs experience. Throughout franchise stints in Australia, India, England, and the Caribbean, he adapted to varying pitches, ball types, and tactical roles under captains and coaches from across international cricket.
Southee made his international debut in limited-overs formats before establishing himself in Test cricket against India at home. He formed new-ball partnerships alongside peers such as Neil Wagner and earlier with Shane Bond-era veterans, leading to key series results against teams like England, Australia, South Africa, and Pakistan. Southee was a pivotal figure in New Zealand’s campaigns at ICC events including the ICC Cricket World Cup finals series and ICC T20 World Cup tournaments, contributing with crucial wickets, tactical field placements, and occasional leadership responsibilities when captains such as Kane Williamson and Brendon McCullum managed workloads. His Test career includes match-turning spells in venues from Wellington to Lord's and Eden Gardens, and his white-ball record features effective death bowling and economical overs in powerplays.
Southee is known for right-arm fast-medium bowling that emphasizes late outswing and inswing, seam position control, and variations including cutters and slower deliveries. He often exploits overcast conditions and pitch seams to produce movement with the new ball, and uses wrist and finger positioning to alter seam presentation for reverse swing. In limited-overs cricket he executes yorkers, slower bouncers, and cross-seam fuller-length balls to restrict boundary options late in innings. As a lower-order right-handed batsman he has produced valuable contributions, including occasional high-pressure knocks and partnerships that rescued innings. Fielding skills have been reliable in close-catching positions and the outfield under captains like Kane Williamson and Brendon McCullum.
Southee reached multiple milestones for New Zealand: he is among the country's leading wicket-takers in international formats with five-wicket hauls in both Tests and ODIs, and has recorded match-winning figures in major series against Australia, England, and India. He has taken hat-tricks and produced historic spells in ICC tournaments, contributing to New Zealand’s deep runs in ICC Cricket World Cup finals and knockout matches. Domestically and in franchise cricket he has been awarded Player of the Match/Series honors and selection to tournament best XIs. His leadership trajectory includes vice-captaincy and stand-in captain roles across formats during tours and series when senior leaders were unavailable.
Off the field, Southee has engaged with charitable initiatives in New Zealand and supported community cricket programs connected to provincial associations. He has partnerships with national sporting bodies and local clubs, and has been involved in player welfare discussions with entities such as national selectors and coaches. Personal life details include residence in Auckland region, involvement with family and regional sporting networks, and occasional media appearances during major tours and tournaments.
Category:New Zealand cricketers Category:1988 births Category:Living people