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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
David Charlesworth

SHOCKING: Tim southee likely to only be available for first ashes test - You Need To See This

England coach Tim Southee during a nets session at the Kia Oval, London (Ben Whitley/PA) - (PA Wire)

Tim Southee is still finalising his backroom role for England at the Ashes but the former New Zealand seamer is only likely to be available for next month’s first Test.

Southee took up a position as England’s fast bowling consultant in the summer after ending an illustrious international career, one that brought 391 wickets in 107 Tests, at the back end of 2024.

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