New Delhi: England bowling consultant Tim Southee is unsure of his involvement in the forthcoming Ashes series in Australia and is only likely to be available for the first Test in Perth, starting on November 21.

England have added former New Zealand fast bowler Southee to their men’s team coaching staff as a specialist skills consultant on a short-term basis across all formats in May this year.

Chances of Southee being on England’s coaching staff for Australia are complicated due to his involvement in the ILT20, which begins on December 2, earlier than usual to avoid a clash with February’s T20 World Cup, according to a BBC report.

Speaking after England's team for the first of three T20I matches against New Zealand was named, Southee said of his availability, "We're still working thr

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