Brendon McCullum says England 'over-prepared' before second Ashes Test defeat
England head coach Brendon McCullum feels his team "over-prepared" before falling to defeat in the second Ashes Test in Brisbane to go 2-0 down in the five-match series.
New Zealand legend Tim Southee joins England coaching staff as 'specialist skills consultant'
The 36-year-old called time on his Test career in December last year and will now link up with former international teammate and current England head coach Brendon McCullum.
Southee took 391 wickets in 107 Test appearances for the Black Caps, second only only to Richard Hadlee, who took 431, for New Zealand in the longest format.
He will join the England staff for the one-off Test against Zimbabwe, white-ball series with West Indies and the five-match Test series against India.
A statement from the ECB 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."
Southee's task will be to guide an inexperienced fast-bowling unit at the beginning of what is a crucial year, with an Ashes series away in Australia following the home contest against India.
Chris Woakes, Mark Wood, Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse and Olly Stone are all absent from the Test against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge, that starts on 22 May.
Australia take control of second Ashes Test as England struggle with bat and ball
Australia took control of the second Ashes Test after the third day following a lower-order batting fightback and then taking six England wickets before the close of play.
Australia edge ahead of England after second day of pink ball Ashes Test
Australia went to stumps on the second day of the pink ball Ashes Test on 378-6, the home side leading England by 44 runs on the first innings with four wickets still remaining.
Will Jacks set for first Test start in three years as England opt for a spinner
Will Jacks is set to make his first Test appearance in almost three years after England named their starting XI for the second Ashes encounter against Australia that starts in Brisbane on Thursday.