Tim Southee

Tim Southee has established himself as a prominent figure in international cricket, known for his fast-medium bowling and aggressive lower-order batting, making him a valuable asset to teams and a recognizable face for brand collaborations. After being named Player of the Tournament at the 2008 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, Tim Southee went on to make an immediate impact on the senior international stage. He debuted in February 2008, where he achieved a five-wicket haul and a rapid half-century against England in his Test debut, setting the stage for a distinguished career across all three formats. Southee quickly established himself as a prominent figure in international cricket, known for his fast-medium bowling and aggressive lower-order batting, making him a valuable asset to teams and a recognizable face for brand collaborations.

In 2022, Southee achieved his second hat-trick in T20Is, further cementing his reputation as a formidable short-format bowler. At the beginning of 2023, Tim Southee became the first New Zealand player to reach 700 international wickets. Beyond his playing career, Southee has taken on significant leadership roles, captaining the New Zealand T20I side on multiple occasions and serving as the full-time Blackcaps Test captain from December 2022 to October 2024. In recognition of his extensive contributions to cricket, he was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours list.