‘Now feels like the right time to step away’ Tim Southee on retiring from Test cricket

After the upcoming test series against England, Saudi will say goodbye to test cricket Tim Southee (Photo Source: New Zealand cricket team’s experienced fast bowler Tim Southee is going to bid farewell to Test cricket after the upcoming three-match Test series against England. If the Kiwi team does not reach the final of the World Test Championship, then the third Test match against England in Hamilton may prove to be the last match of Saudi’s Test cricket career. It is noteworthy that Saudi has taken 770 international wickets for New Zealand, which includes 385 wickets in Test cricket. Since his debut in 2008, he has been Trent Boult’s best partner with the new ball for New Zealand. This veteran player of the Kiwi team was also a part of the team that won the World Test Championship in the year 2021. On the other hand, now Tim Southee has given a big statement regarding his retirement. Saudi says it is the right time to retire and against the team against which you started playing. Tim Southee gave a big statement Let us tell you that while talking to the media about his decision to retire from Test cricket, Tim Southee said as quoted by nzc.nz – Growing up, I had dreamed of representing New Zealand. It has been the greatest honor and privilege for me to play for the Blackcaps for 18 years, but now the time is right to step away from a game that has given me so much. Saudi further said- Test cricket holds a special place in my heart, so to be able to play such a big series against the same opponent against whom my Test career started all those years ago, and on three grounds which is incredible for me. Are special in form. I find this the best way to end my time at Black Hat now.

BGT 2024-25: Tim Paine has become a fan of Dhruv Jurel’s batting, gave important advice to Team India before the upcoming Test series against Australia.

According to Tim Paine, Dhruv Jurel can prove to be a very important player for Team India against Australia. Dhruv Jurel (Photo Source: Former Australia captain Tim Paine has praised India’s young wicketkeeper-batsman Dhruv Jurel. Let us tell you that Dhruv Jurel had scored half-centuries in both the innings of the second unofficial match between India A vs Australia A played at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Although the best players failed to make their team win the match. Dhruv Jurel made his international debut for Team India in the five-match Test series against England this year. He did very good batting and wicketkeeping in this series. Dhruv Jurel had scored 190 runs in four innings at an average of 63.33. Not only this, in the first innings of the second unofficial Test match against Australia A played last week, Dhruv scored 80 runs while in the second innings he contributed 68 runs. Now Dhruv Jurel can also be seen performing tremendously against Australia in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The first test match between these two teams is starting from 22nd November in Perth. According to Tim Paine, Dhruv Jurel can prove to be a very important player for Team India against Australia. Speaking to SEN Tassie, the former Australia captain said, ‘There is a player who has kept wickets for Team India in Tests. Dhruv Jurel has scored runs at an average above 63 in three Tests. He has batted well in the Test format so far and his wicket-keeping has also been excellent. I would be quite surprised if Dhruv Jurel does not get a chance to play in the upcoming Test series against Australia. Tim Paine praised Dhruv Jurel fiercely Tim Paine further said, ‘He is still only 23 years old. There are many players of Team India in this tour who have a better class than Dhruv Jurel. There are many players of Team India who will face a lot of difficulty in playing in our conditions but Jurel is not going to face any problem. Team India’s batsmen were seen facing a lot of trouble at the Melbourne Cricket Ground but Dhruv Jurel batted excellently on the bouncy pitch. Let us tell you that, if Team India has to secure its place in the final of the World Test Championship, then they will have to win the match against Australia by a long margin. IPL 2025: RCB will target these 5 players in the mega auction Bowlers who took the most wickets for India in BGT- IPL 2025: These 5 players will remain unsold in the mega auction Indians who have scored most runs in BGT (active players) KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty are going to become parents Teams with most number of all-outs in both innings in WTC- The Indian captain who lost the most test matches at home- List of teams that have won the most matches away from home in WTC- Players who have won “Player of the Tournament” in every edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup- List of batsmen who…

Before the upcoming BGT 2024-25, Tim Paine strongly supported Usman Khawaja, gave important advice to the Australian player.

Tim Paine believes that Usman Khawaja can still be seen performing tremendously for the Australian team. Usman Khawaja. (Image Source: Getty Images) Former Australian captain Tim Paine has strongly supported legendary batsman Usman Khawaja. He has appealed to the experienced batsman not to retire yet and to be seen performing well in international cricket for a few more years. Let us tell you that Usman Khwaja is currently 38 years old. Tim Paine believes that Usman Khawaja can still be seen performing tremendously for the Australian team. According to him, the experienced player still has a lot of cricket left which can prove to be very helpful for the Australian team. Speaking to SEN Tassie, Team Paine said, ‘I can’t believe we’re even talking about this. It’s just a statistic, especially as a batsman at this age. He is one of the best opening batsmen in the world and has performed brilliantly in the last two years. His eyes are still the same and the veteran players are also batting explosively. Tim Paine presented his side regarding young player Sam Konstas Regarding young player Sam Konstas, the former Australian captain said, ‘If it is a matter of short term, then we have got our answer. Of the four players playing right now, I think Sam Konstas is the best. This young player has batted brilliantly in the unofficial Test series against India A and some of his shots have been really tremendous. In the times to come, he can be counted among the best players. When Usman Khawaja retires from international cricket, Sam Konstas could well replace him. Usman Khawaja can prove to be a very important player for us in the coming summer. Let us tell you that Australia now has to play a five-match Test series against India, which is starting from November 22. The first test match between these two teams will be played in Perth. KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty are going to become parents Teams with most number of all-outs in both innings in WTC- The Indian captain who lost the most test matches at home- List of teams that have won the most matches away from home in WTC- Players who have won “Player of the Tournament” in every edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup- List of batsmen who have hit most sixes in Test cricket- Players who have been out for a duck most times in international cricket (active) Take a look at India’s lowest total in Test cricket- Players who have won Player of the Match the most number of times in Tests- Which Indian batsman has the highest average in Tests against New Zealand?

“People give credit to Rishabh Pant but the real hero of 2021 BGT win was Pujara” – Tim Paine’s surprising statement

Cheteshwar Pujara & Tim Paine (Photo Source: Former Australian captain Tim Paine recently opened up about how important Cheteshwar Pujara’s role was in India’s memorable 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy win. Paine said that Pujara played the most important role in that series win but people still give his credit to Rishabh Pant. In the 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, after suffering a humiliating defeat in Adelaide, India, without their regular captain Virat Kohli and several key senior players, made a spectacular comeback and won the series 2-1. On the 2020-21 Australia tour, Team India won the last Test match of the series, which was played at the Gabba ground, by three wickets, in which Rishabh Pant played the match-winning innings. That innings of Rishabh Pant was recorded in the pages of history. Pant is considered the hero of the 2020-21 Australia vs India Border-Gavaskar Trophy, but former Australian Test captain Tim Paine has a different opinion about it. He believes that because of Cheteshwar Pujara, Team India had captured the 2020-21 Border Gavaskar Trophy. The player who won the series for India in the last series was Cheteshwar Pujara – Tim Paine Tim Paine said on the Grade Cricketers podcast, ‘From what I remember, a lot of people talk about Rishabh Pant, in the last series in Australia, but the man who won the series for India was Cheteshwar Pujara. He had demoralized us and our fast bowlers. He was continuously getting the ball hit on his body, but was getting up again and again. It still has its place in Test cricket. Let us tell you that in the 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Pujara may not have scored a century, but he spent a long time at the crease, and tired the Australian bowlers. Pujara had scored 271 runs in the four-match Test series, of which 77 was his best score. Whereas Rishabh Pant had scored 274 runs in the series.

Rohit Sharma has always been a flop in international cricket against Tim Southee, know what is the record of the Indian captain against the fast bowler.

In the first innings of the second test, Indian team captain Rohit Sharma returned to the pavilion without opening his account. Rohit Sharma And Tim Southee (Pic Source-X) The second test between Team India and New Zealand has started from today i.e. 24th October. The first day of the game has ended. On the first day of play of the second Test, New Zealand scored 259 runs after losing all the wickets in their first innings. In reply, India has scored 16 runs after losing one wicket. In the first innings of the second test, Indian team captain Rohit Sharma returned to the pavilion without opening his account. His wicket was taken by Tim Southee. The captain of the Indian team could not understand Tim Southee’s brilliant ball at all and got bowled. Let us tell you that Tim Southee’s performance against Rohit Sharma in international cricket has always been excellent. Not only this, Tim Southee has dominated over Rohit Sharma in Test format also. Talking about the Test format, Rohit Sharma has scored 51 runs in 126 balls in eight innings against Tim Southee at an average of 12.75 and has been out four times. Talking about international cricket, the experienced fast bowler has dismissed Rohit Sharma 14 times. Tim Southee along with Kagiso Rabada has dismissed Rohit Sharma 14 times in international cricket and this is a huge achievement. Rohit Sharma would like to play a match-winning innings for his team in the second innings of the second test. Rohit Sharma has not been seen in his best form for quite some time. Talking about the first test match, Rohit Sharma was out after scoring only two runs in the first innings. However, in the second innings he batted brilliantly and scored 52 runs. New Zealand won the first test by eight wickets. Now if Team India wants to survive in this Test series, then it is very important for them to win the second Test. Even though Rohit Sharma may not be able to leave his mark in the first innings, the Indian captain will look to score big in the second innings of the second test. Team India is in a strong position till the end of the first day’s play. List of teams that have won the most matches away from home in WTC- Players who have won “Player of the Tournament” in every edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup- List of batsmen who have hit most sixes in Test cricket- Players who have been out for a duck most times in international cricket (active) Take a look at India’s lowest total in Test cricket- Players who have won Player of the Match the most number of times in Tests- Which Indian batsman has the highest average in Tests against New Zealand? Fastest bowler to take 50 T20I wickets for India Take a look at the performance of Team India in every edition of Women’s T20 World Cup- IPL: You will be shocked to know the net worth of these 5 star players…

IND vs NZ: After leaving the captaincy, problems may increase for Tim Southee, it is not easy to join the playing XI of New Zealand.

Tim Southee’s performance has been very good in India. He has taken 20 wickets at an average of 28.70. Tim Southee (Photo Source: New Zealand now has to tour India for a three-match Test series. The first match of this Test series is starting from 16th October in Bengaluru. Let us tell you that recently New Zealand was defeated by Sri Lanka in the two-match Test series at home. Sri Lanka won this test series by 2-0. Tim Southee resigned from the post of captain of New Zealand after losing the Test series against Sri Lanka. Now the responsibility of captaining the Kiwi team has been handed over to Tom Latham. It is looking very difficult to replace Tim Southee in the playing XI under the captaincy of Tom Latham. Let us tell you that Tim Southee’s performance has been very good in India. He has taken 20 wickets at an average of 28.70. However, the New Zealand team can keep only two fast bowlers in its playing XI in the upcoming Test series. If this happens then it could be two fast bowlers Matt Henry and William O’Rourke. New Zealand team head coach Gary Stead has not revealed what happened between him and Tim Southee after the test series defeat against Sri Lanka. According to ESPNcricinfo, Gary Stead said, ‘Just like we review after all Test tours and series, Tim Southee and I had a conversation among ourselves and only after that he decided to step down from the post of captaincy. He felt that this would prove to be right for the team and I also supported his decision. Tim Southee used to start for us and lead the team well: Gary Stead Stead further said, ‘It is very important to see different players in their role as a selector or coach as it brings out the best in the team. Tim Southee was a player who used to start for us and also lead the team and we always look for that option which can take the team forward. It is very important for New Zealand to win the three-match Test series against India. The New Zealand team must be feeling very sad due to the defeat against Sri Lanka but now all the players will be seen to perform well in the upcoming test series. Batsman who scored the fastest century in T20I for India List of youngest players to win POTM for India in T20I- List of batsmen who scored the fastest triple century in Test cricket- Batsmen who have scored most double centuries in Tests for England- Joe Root reached this number in terms of scoring most test runs IPL 2025: Lucknow Super Giants can retain these 6 players IPL 2025: Punjab Kings can retain these 6 players “Bangladesh is playing poor cricket”- Aakash Chopra Indian batsman who hit most sixes in T20 against Bangladesh- IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals can retain these 6 players

Despite losing the test against Sri Lanka, captain Tim Southee is happy with the performance of William O’Rourke and Rachin Ravindra

Host Sri Lanka defeated New Zealand by 63 runs in the first Test match. Tim Southee (Image Credit- Twitter X) New Zealand is currently on a tour of Sri Lanka for a two-match Test series. The first match of this Test series between the two teams was played at the Galle International Cricket Stadium. Let us tell you that New Zealand’s performance on this ground was not very good. The Kiwi team had to face five defeats here and a defeat by an innings and 10 wickets in one match. Something similar was seen once again when host Sri Lanka defeated New Zealand by 63 runs in the first Test match on this ground. However, even after this defeat, the performance of two players from the New Zealand cricket team was worth noting. One was bowler William O’Rourke and the other was young all-rounder Rachin Ravindra. William O’Rourke impressed in the Galle Test match by taking five wickets in the first innings and three wickets in the second innings, while Rachin held one end by scoring 92 runs in the second innings. Now, after the match is over, captain Tim Southee has given a big statement. Tim Southee gave a big statement After the first test match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand ended in Galle, Tim Southee said- William O’Rourke has had a very short test career so far, and he has certainly announced it himself. We saw in New Zealand how dangerous he can be. He has the skills to have a very good Test career. For him to come in his first Test on the subcontinent and perform so well by taking 8 wickets in the match is nothing short of extraordinary. He has a big responsibility on his shoulders and he can become a big player, so there is a lot to like about William O’Rourke. Saudi further said about Rachin- Rachin (Ravindra) kept us in the Test match chase. We knew it was going to be tough, as the pitch was turning a lot in the last few days. It was a brilliant innings by Rachin in those conditions.

We will get a great challenge in the 6 Test matches to be held in the subcontinent: New Zealand captain Tim Southee

The only Test match between New Zealand and Afghanistan is starting from 9 September. Tim Southee (Photo Source: New Zealand Test captain Tim Southee is fully prepared for the challenges in the Test format. Let us tell you, the New Zealand team has to play 9 more matches in this cycle of the World Test Championship, out of which the first 6 will be played in the subcontinent. They have to play a single Test against Afghanistan in Greater Noida next week. This will be their first Test match in the subcontinent in the remaining 9 Tests. After this, the New Zealand team will play a two-match Test series against Sri Lanka in their home. After this, Tim Southee and company have to play a three-match Test series against India. Tim Southee is hopeful that the team is fully prepared for the upcoming challenges and they would definitely want to register a win by performing brilliantly in the subcontinent. New Zealand Cricket has shared a video on its official social media account in which Tim Southee has said, ‘I am very excited for the remaining 6 Tests in the subcontinent. This will be a great challenge for us. We have some players who are playing cricket continuously. There were some players in the camp held in New Zealand as well. That’s why we would like to perform well in Test cricket. In a very short time, we will have to play the remaining 9 Tests and the fans will also be very excited for this.’ Here is the video: Welcome @BlackCaps Video: The New Zealand team has arrived at the hotel in Greater Noida, India, for the one-off Test match against Afghanistan’s national team.#AfghanAtalan , #AFGvNZ , #GloriousNationVictoriousTeam pic.twitter.com/UlQApG5UXP — Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) September 5, 2024 Tim Southee further said, ‘Ben Sears and William O’Rourke are new to Test cricket but we have seen them performing brilliantly in other formats. I am confident that after ODIs and T20s, both these players will be seen performing brilliantly in the Test format as well. I had performed brilliantly in The Hundred tournament. However, now the format has completely changed and I would like to continue this form in Tests as well. It is a good thing that I have got a little break between The Hundred tournament and Test cricket. Now my focus will be on Test cricket and I would like to play an important role in my team’s victory. The only Test match between New Zealand and Afghanistan is starting on September 9. The New Zealand team has reached the team hotel in Greater Noida on September 5 for this Test match. These 5 Indian cricketers pay the highest tax, you will be shocked to know the amount Haris Rauf’s wife is extremely beautiful, even Bollywood actresses fail These 7 captains have clean swept Pakistan in their own home Shubhman Gill betrayed Sara, was seen with this beauty Anushka-Ritika fail in front of the wives of these 5 Pakistani cricketers Players with most centuries while chasing a score…

“The whole focus is on playing for the country…”, Tim Southee made a big statement amid the issue of club vs country

There are a lot of offers which weren’t there years ago. But yes, right now my focus is on playing for New Zealand and I am giving my all at the moment – Tim Southee Tim Southee (Photo Source: Many New Zealand players are opting out of central contracts to play franchise cricket. The club vs country conundrum is hurting New Zealand cricket as the team has to play international cricket without some of its biggest players. Meanwhile, recently Tim Southee spoke about the high-profile players who are turning down central contracts. Southee believes that the franchise leagues and the cricket board will work together and make a plan to solve the problem. Right now my focus is on playing for New Zealand- Tim Southee New Zealand Test captain Tim Southee said before leaving for India for the only Test against Afghanistan that the New Zealand Cricket Board is trying to consider what is best for both sides. Speaking to ESPNCricinfo, he said, There are a lot of offers that weren’t there years ago. But yes, right now my focus is on playing for New Zealand and I’m giving it my all right now. We’ve seen a lot of people who haven’t got a contract, who are sitting on this plane with people who have contracts. Former captains Kane Williamson, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson and Adam Milne are among the players who refused the central contract. At the same time, Devon Conway has opted for a casual contract. The only Test match between New Zealand and Afghanistan will be played in Greater Noida from September 9. After the Test against Afghanistan, the team will play a two-match Test series against Sri Lanka in September. Then the Kiwi team will tour India for a three-match Test series. New Zealand squad for Test series against Afghanistan and Sri Lanka- Tim Southee (captain), Tom Blundell, Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Tom Latham (vice-captain), Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ben Sears, Kane Williamson, Will Young Schedule of New Zealand’s upcoming Test matches against Afghanistan and Sri Lanka- One-off Test against Afghanistan, September 9-13, 2024, Greater Noida 1st Test v Sri Lanka, 18-22 September 2024, Galle 2nd Test v Sri Lanka, Galle, 26-30 September 2024, Galle

Tim Paine seems very excited about his coaching debut in the Big Bash League (BBL), said this big thing

Tim Paine will be seen coaching Adelaide Strikers in the upcoming season Tim Paine. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images) This is not the first time for former Australia captain and wicketkeeper batsman Tim Paine that his cricket journey is giving him another opportunity. This time he has got this opportunity not as a player but as a coach. It is worth noting that in the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) season, Tim Paine will be seen coaching the 2017-18 season champion team Adelaide Strikers. Let us tell you that this is the first time in Paine’s career that he will be seen coaching a franchise team. So let us tell you that Tim Paine has been a part of a total of 11 seasons in the Big Bash League from 2012 to 2022. During this, he was seen giving memorable performances for the Hobart Hurricanes team. Tim Paine gave a big statement Let us tell you that regarding his new role in BBL, Tim Paine was quoted by The West Australian as saying – I don’t want to share much about what I want to do, but I was the same when I played, I wanted to play at the highest level. I want to coach at the highest level, where I am not sure, whether it is league cricket or Shield cricket, who knows how high I can go. I am obviously excited to be given this opportunity. Penn further said- I’m sure the coaches I’ve played with will tell you that I have a lot of ideas. I think they’ll be laughing a bit now, and saying, well Penny, you can go out and show us if you can do it. I’m looking forward to implementing some of the ideas that have been in my mind for a long time, which is going to be exciting. It (coaching) is going to be a challenge.