Not IPL! Tim Southee calls PSL an 'amazing tournament'
Published - 03 Aug 2024, 07:05 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 01:16 AM
New Zealand veteran Tim Southee has expressed his desire to ply his trade in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The veteran fast-bowler has toured Pakistan as a part of the New Zealand team 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-arm pacer has also played for Brampton Wolves and Vancouver Knights in the Global T20 Canada.
At present, he is plying his trade for Birmingham Phoenix in the ongoing The Hundred. And he has now expressed his desire to play in the PSL as well. In an interview with a local news channel, Tim Southee called PSL an amazing tournament and said that he would be thrilled to be a part of it. He also recalled the tour of Pakistan a couple of years ago and said that he has many pleasant memories.
"The Pakistan Super League is an amazing tournament that I follow, and I would be thrilled to be a part of it in the future," said Tim Southee, as quoted by Geo News.
"Two years ago, I toured Pakistan with the New Zealand team, and I have many pleasant 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 over playing for Birmingham Phoenix before ruing that just like T20s, the Hundred is not bowling-friendly either.
"I am happy to represent Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred tournament. Like T20, the Hundred format is also not very bowler-friendly," said Tim Southee.
Tim Southee is the all-time leading wicket-taker in T20Is and it won't be surprising if he is seen playing in the PSL soon. He has picked 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.
