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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) connected Friday (November 14, 2025) announced the assignment of erstwhile New Zealand pacer and skipper Tim Southee arsenic its bowling manager for the upcoming play of the Indian Premier League.
An accomplished accelerated bowler, Southee served New Zealand for implicit 15 years. Playing successful 107 Test matches, 161 ODIs and 126 T20Is, helium claimed 776 planetary wickets.
He was portion of the Kiwis’ broadside that won the 2021 ICC World Test Championship.
“KKR has ever felt similar location to me, and it’s an honour to instrumentality successful this caller role. The franchise has an unthinkable culture, passionate fans and a large radical of players. I look guardant to working
closely with the bowlers and helping the squad execute occurrence successful IPL 2026,” said Southee, who donned KKR colours from 2021 to 2023.
Venky Mysore, CEO of KKR, said, “Tim’s immense acquisition and method expertise volition beryllium instrumental successful shaping our bowling unit. His enactment qualities and calm attack marque him an perfect mentor for our young bowlers.”
