Tim Phillips (cricketer)

Timothy James Phillips (born 13 March 1981) is an English cricketer who was educated at Felsted.

He struggled to make his name a permanent fixture on the Essex teamsheet between his debut in 1999 and 2010 due to the presence of Pakistani legspinner Danish Kaneria for six of those years.

Phillips famously bowled Kevin Pietersen, playing his first home game for Hampshire, for a five-ball duck.

More recently, Phillips has taken part in the Twenty20 Cup, turning in some sturdy bowling performances and employing clever technique, helping his team reach the semi-final stage for the first time.

In 2009 Phillips returned to the squad having undergone surgery on his knee, to take another Man of the Match award for his 5-38 and 41 runs in the Pro 40 clash with Somerset.