5 reasons why Tim Southee can become a world-class all-rounder

#4 Brilliant athlete on the field

Southee has picked up some exceptional catches in his career

Tim Southee’s athleticism on the field has been one of his most outstanding features ever since he emerged on the cricketing scene. Despite his lanky 6 foot 4 inch frame, the Kiwi paceman is lightning fast on the field and has held on to some incredible catches in his career.

In an ODI series against England last year, Southee combined with fellow fast bowler Trent Boult to effect a brilliant catch on the boundary line to dismiss Adil Rashid. Perhaps his finest catch, though, came during the 2015 IPL as he took a one-handed catch on the boundary and threw the ball back into play while off-balance so that Karun Nair could complete the catch.

His exceptional fielding skills coupled with his skills with the ball as well as the bat make Tim Southee a complete package.