Tim David is an international cricketer born in Singapore who played for the Singapore national team. His father, Rod David, was an Australian-born cricketer and engineer who moved to Singapore for work. Tim’s parents moved back to Australia when Tim was two and grew up in Perth.
David is one of the brightest talents in T20 cricketer who has taken on different leagues across the world including Big Bash League (BB), Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and Pakistan Super League (PSL). Last year, he became the first Singapore player to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) when he represented Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Before the second half of the tournament in the United Arab Emirates, he was selected to replace Finn Allen.
His time in the IPL was not memorable as he played only one match for the Virat Kohli-managed team and scored only three points. However, MI’s upcoming offer is not a surprise as David has recently grown to become the closest of the series.
Indeed, in the current edition of the PSL, he has been in good form for the Multan Sultans. David scored 221 runs in 7 matches at an exceptional average with a strike rate of 55.25 and 206.54. In last year’s CPL, the ST Lucia Kings hitter was the third highest run-scorer with 282 runs in 12 matches at an impressive 146.11.
David also showed his skills at the Australian stage in the BBL. Over the years, he played 41 games in the league and scored 606 runs with a strikeout rate of over 150. He also represented the Singapore national cricket team 14 times.
David has made a name for himself as one of the best and hardest hitters. He is also an outgoing person who can fill in a few things. There is no doubt that MI not only have one of the most talented players around, but also someone who can serve them well for years to come. David was born in Singapore but spent most of his childhood in Australia. The option of changing country and playing for the Australian cricket team was available to him.
Tim David – T20 International Career
Tim David started playing white football with the Singapore national team. He made his debut in July 2019 for Singapore. Also, he was selected for the T20 squad of the Australian Cricket team for the 2022 T20 World Cup. He will play in the series against India from September 2022.
Tim David – Franchise T20 Career
Tim David has run many franchises around the world. The most popular teams he played for are Perth Scorcher, Hobart Hurricanes (BBL), Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mumbai Indians (IPL), Lahore Qalandars, Multan Sultans (PSL), St. Lucia Kings (CPL), Souther Brave (Hundreds), Lancashire (Vitality T20 Blast). Mumbai Indians team brought him for 8.25 crore in IPL 2022 where he showed his outstanding skills by hitting 16 balls for six while facing only 86 balls which is the most by any player in the history of IPL.
Tim David Records
Tim David has no ducks in his career so far (14 matches).
Holds the 1st position in most catches by a player in T20Is – 4 catches. 408 – Tim David’s most runs in a year.
92* – David’s highest run in an innings by batting order. 281 – Tim David scored 281 points in one stage.
158.52 – Tim David’s highest salary in his career. Tim David hit seven 6s in one inning, the most six of his career.
He became the 17th youngest T20I captain.
