2012-13 Season (southern Summer)
New Zealand toured South Africa in December 2012 and January 2013, but Southee missed the trip with the birth of his first child and then a thumb injury keeping him in New Zealand.
On 14 February Southee returned to cricket after two months. Playing for Northern Districts in the Plunket Shield, he took 9 wickets and scored 83 runs. His form, and Mitchell McCleneghan being ruled out, led to a selection for the squad to play against the touring English team.
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