Tim David

Position: All-Rounder

Timothy Hays David, who was born in Singapore on March 16, 1996, set off on a genuinely international trip that would make him one of cricket's most explosive finishers. Rod David, a former engineer and cricket player for Singapore, moved back to Australia in 1997 after the Asian financial crisis, and he was raised in Perth. Tim's mother is still not well-known, and there are no siblings listed.

Family & Personal Life

• Parents: Tim is the son of Rod David; details about his mother are not publicly available.
• Siblings: According to available profiles, Tim has no siblings.
• Wife & Kids: Tim married Australian field‑hockey international Stephanie Kershaw in a private ceremony in July 2023. They currently have no children, and there's no indication of a son or daughter at this time .

The Unconventional Path & This Season’s Impact

Tim's path goes against what is typically said about cricket. He rebranded himself by choosing to play T20 cricket for Singapore in 2019 after competing in age-group matches in Western Australia. He scored important fifties and gained recognition on international T20 platforms.

With the Hobart Hurricanes in 2021–2022, Tim burst onto the Big Bash scene. The tone was set by a Player-of-the-Match 58 on the BBL debut. Then came franchise periods, from Multan Sultans to Lahore Qalandars, from Surrey to Southern Brave.

His powerful hitting won him an IPL contract worth ₹8.25 crore with the Mumbai Indians till February 2022. He made a splash during Australia's 2022–2023 IPL season, recording the greatest strike rate ever for players with 50 or more balls faced (216.27).

Tim continued to rule T20s around the world after switching back to Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2025 mega auction. He joined the St Lucia Kings for the 2025 CPL this season.

International Career & Australia’s Finisher

In July 2019, Tim made his debut for Singapore, and by 2022, he was eligible to play for Australia. In September 2022, he made his T20I debut against India, winning his third game with a score of 54 off 27.

He participated through the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup after being chosen for Australia's team. As of March 26, 2025, he had amassed 54 T20Is for Australia, 1,201 runs at an average of 33.36, and 151 catches.

This Season’s Highlights & Role

• IPL 2025 (RCB): Tim became an important middle-order batsman, frequently hitting boundaries and winning multiple Player-of-the-Match honors. His ability to "clear the roof even with partial connects," according to analysts, was genuinely revolutionary.
• CPL 2025: He has joined the St Lucia Kings, expanding his worldwide reach with Caribbean T20.
• T20 World Cup 2024 Influence: His unorthodox strategy and superb finishing solidified his position as Australia's official game-close specialist.

Tim's role is fairly clear: he is a middle-order finisher who possesses unwavering strength and premeditated aggression. He plans "guaranteed sixes, even from mis-hits," which alters how teams approach the last overs, in addition to time

Looking Ahead

At the age of 29, Tim's career is booming. With his continued national duties and the upcoming international T20 competitions, including as the CPL, The Hundred, and others, he will leave a lasting impression.

He takes inspiration in his father Rod's journey from Singapore to Australia, and he adores his wife Stephanie despite his quiet manner. Tim, who has a wife rather than children and no siblings, focuses all of his energies on cricket. He pushes limits both literally and figuratively as an athlete, a husband, and a great finisher.

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