Career Timeline of Tim David: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 10, 2025

Discover the career path of Tim David, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Tim David is a Singaporean-Australian cricketer who initially represented Singapore internationally before switching to Australia in 2022. He was a member of Australia's squad for the 2022 T20 World Cup. David made his international debut for Singapore in 2019, playing 14 T20Is before debuting for Australia in 2022 against India. He has played for various Twenty20 franchise teams and is currently part of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

January 2018: Twenty20 Debut for Perth Scorchers

On 1 January 2018, Tim David made his Twenty20 debut for Perth Scorchers in the 2017–18 Big Bash League season (BBL).

July 2019: International Debut for Singapore

In July 2019, Tim David made his international debut for Singapore. He played for the Singapore national cricket team between 2019 and 2020, before switching allegiance to Australia in 2022.

July 2019: Added to Singapore Cricket Team Training Squad

In July 2019, Tim David was added to a training squad for the Singapore cricket team ahead of the Regional Finals of the 2018–19 ICC T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier tournament and was later named in Singapore's Twenty20 International (T20I) squad for the Regional Finals of the tournament.

September 2019: Named in Singapore's Squad

In September 2019, Tim David was named in Singapore's squad for the 2019 Malaysia Cricket World Cup Challenge League A tournament.

October 2019: Named in Singapore's squad for 2019 ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier

In October 2019, Tim David was named in Singapore's squad for the 2019 ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier tournament in the United Arab Emirates.

May 2021: Signed by Lahore Qalandars

In May 2021, Tim David was signed by Lahore Qalandars as a replacement for Joe Burns in the PSL mini replacement draft for the remainder of the postponed 2021 Pakistan Super League.

July 2021: Played in the Hoofdklasse tournament in the Netherlands

In July 2021, Tim David played in the Hoofdklasse tournament in the Netherlands and after that, signed with Surrey County Cricket Club to play in the side's final two matches of the 2021 T20 Blast in England.

August 2021: Included in Royal Challengers Bangalore squad

In August 2021, Tim David was included in the Royal Challengers Bangalore squad for the second phase of the 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) in the UAE.

September 2021: IPL Debut

On 24 September 2021, Tim David made his IPL debut against Chennai Super Kings. By doing so, he became the first international player from Singapore to play in the IPL.

2021: Drafted by Southern Brave

In 2021, Tim David was drafted by Southern Brave for the inaugural season of The Hundred and played a crucial role in Brave's victory in the season's final.

February 2022: BBL Contract Extension with Hobart Hurricanes

In February 2022, Tim David signed a two-year extension to his BBL contract with the Hobart Hurricanes.

February 2022: Bought by Mumbai Indians

In February 2022, Tim David was bought by the Mumbai Indians in the 2022 Indian Premier League auction.

February 2022: Signed by Lancashire and Southern Brave

In February 2022, Tim David was signed by Lancashire County Cricket Club to play in the 2022 T20 Blast and in April was bought again by Southern Brave for the 2022 season of The Hundred.

September 2022: Named in Australian National Cricket Team's Squad

In September 2022, Tim David was named in the Australian national cricket team's squad for the 2022 World Cup and their series against India and made his T20I debut for Australia against India on 20 September 2022.

2022: Switched allegiance to Australia

In 2022, Tim David switched his international allegiance from Singapore to Australia. He was also included in the Australian team's squad for the 2022 T20 World Cup and made his debut for Australia against India.