Veteran New Zealander Tim Southee has expressed his desire to play in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The veteran fast bowler has toured Pakistan as part of the New Zealand squad in the past but is yet to play in the PSL.
Tim Southee has played in several T20 leagues around the world so far. In the Indian Premier League, he has represented Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders. The right-hander has also played for Brampton Wolves and Vancouver Knights in the Global T20 Canada.
He is currently playing for Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred tournament and has already expressed his desire to play in the PSL as well. In an interview with a local news channel, Tim Southee said that the PSL was an amazing tournament and he would be delighted to take part in it. He also recalled the tour of Pakistan a couple of years ago and said that he has a lot of fond memories.
“Pakistan Super League is an amazing tournament that I follow and would be delighted to be a part of in the future,” Tim Southee was quoted as saying by Geo News.
“Two years ago, I travelled to Pakistan with the New Zealand team and I have many fond memories of that time. During the Test series, I thoroughly enjoyed the food and hospitality in Karachi,” he added.
Tim Southee on The Hundred:
Tim Southee also shared his views on The Hundred and compared it to T20 cricket. The New Zealand Test captain began by expressing his delight at playing for Birmingham Phoenix before lamenting that like T20, the Hundred is also not bowl-friendly.
“I am delighted to be representing Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred. Much like T20, the Hundred format is also not very player-friendly,” said Tim Southee.
Tim Southee is the all-time leading wicket-taker in T20Is and it wouldn’t be surprising if we see him playing in the PSL soon. He has taken 164 wickets in T20Is so far. No other bowler has managed to reach the 160-wicket mark in the shortest format of the game so far.
