Southee will captain Sharjah Warriors in ILT20 Season 3

Sharjah�शारजाह : Sharjah Warriors has announced the inclusion of Tim Southee, one of the best fast bowlers in modern New Zealand cricket, in the squad for the upcoming edition of the ILT20. Southee, who has played in 4 ODI World Cups and 6 T20 World Cups, will captain Sharjah Warriors in the tournament for the first time. Southee has captained the New Zealand men's cricket team at various stages of his career. Southee, 36, has played 10 seasons of the IPL in India, playing for teams like Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore, and also featured in The Hundred and Vitality Blast in the UK. Has shown.

This New Zealand player started his international career at the age of 19. He first made his debut in T20 cricket. After this he played his first match for his country in ODI and Test. Making his T20 debut against England, Southee took his first international wicket of Paul Collingwood. Overall, he has played 126 T20 matches and has taken 164 wickets at an economy of 8. The best bowling performance of this fast bowler in T20 is 5/18.

Sharjah Warriors believe that Southee's experience and knowledge of the game will strengthen the team for the upcoming season of ILT20. ILT20 Season 3 will start from January 11 and Sharjah Warriors will play their first match against Gujarat Giants on January 12.

Speaking on the occasion, Southee said, “Sharjah Warriors have a great team, with many great batsmen and smart and skilful bowlers. It will be really exciting to captain a team of so many talented cricketers and be with them.” My talks with him have been very successful so far and we are confident that we will have a good season. I am very excited to join the team and lead the team.” “We are very excited to have Tim Southee join the Sharjah Warriors team as captain. His work ethic and dedication to the game of cricket is unmatched and his determination to keep fighting matches perfectly with the warrior spirit. Southee He will not only strengthen our team for the upcoming edition of ILT20 but will also add depth and experience to it and we are confident that his dynamic style of leadership will usher in a new era for us,” Sharjah Warriors COO, Kshemal Waingankar said.

(IANS)

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