Not many pace bowlers have had the honour of leading their countries in Test cricket. It took Australia 144 years to appoint a pacer as a regular captain.
Last month, it was another speedster that walked along with Pat Cummins for the toss in the Test series in New Zealand. Tim Southee, who has been a magnificent servant of NZ cricket ever since making his debut as 19-year-old in 2008, is enjoying the experience.
“I enjoy thinking about the game and it can also be challenging at times,” Southee told The Hindu on Friday. “And I have been lucky to have in the side Kane Williamson and Tom Latham, two guys that have both captained.”
