Tim Southee: England add New Zealand great to coaching staff

England have confirmed Tim Southee as a fast-bowling consultant for the first part of the home summer.

James Anderson has held the position since retiring from Test cricket but is unavailable because of his playing commitments with Lancashire - he is expected to make his return for the Red Rose against Derbyshire on Friday.

New Zealander Southee, 36, retired from international cricket in December and is a close friend and former team-mate of England head coach Brendon McCullum.

Southee will be with England for the one-off Test against Zimbabwe, white-ball series with West Indies and the five-match Test series against India, before playing for Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred.

An England statement said: "With his vast experience of playing in a wide range of conditions around the world and across all formats, he brings valuable insight and knowledge to the players."

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