IND vs NZ LIVE: James Neesham- Fresh from the heartbreak of the T20 World Cup, New Zealand allrounder James will have to shed off past tears and start afresh in the upcoming fixture in Ranchi. The second T20I is touted as the do or die battle for Kiwis after they lost the opening thriller in Jaipur. Neesham is expected to be back after taking a rest amid a busy schedule for the blackcaps. He will be key as New Zealand battle to stay alive in the series. Follow India vs New Zealand LIVE updates on InsideSport
IND vs NZ LIVE: James Neesham all set for fresh start in do or die match after T20 World Cup heartbreak
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James Neesham is likely to replace Rachin Ravindra in the Kiwi playing XI. Notably, the Blackcaps failed to finish off their innings and looked short of a proper sixth bowling option. The allrounder will look to emulate his smashing form from T20 World Cup to the ongoing series against New Zealand.
The Kiwi cricketer had expressed disappointment after losing the final. He had earlier made headlines as he was seen sitting relaxed while the entire Kiwi dugout were cheering as they beat England in the semi-final to make it to the finals.
“It’s a situation worthy of celebrating I guess – winning a semi-final – but you don’t come halfway around the world just to win a semi-final,” he had said.
Job finished? I don’t think so. https://t.co/uBCLLUuf6B
— Jimmy Neesham (@JimmyNeesh) November 10, 2021
From agony in 2019 to ecstasy in 2021 for the @BLACKCAPS!
Relive the epic England v New Zealand semi-final battle 🙌#T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/uU4Nx2Sh1u
— ICC (@ICC) November 12, 2021
It was the second instance that Neesham had expressed his unhappiness after the 2019 World Cup where Kiwis lost by the thinnest margin of boundary count.
“Kids, don’t take up sport. Take up baking or something. Die at 60 really fat and happy,” Neesham had tweeted.
Kids, don’t take up sport. Take up baking or something. Die at 60 really fat and happy.
— Jimmy Neesham (@JimmyNeesh) July 15, 2019
However, he has kept the faith that New Zealand will be third time lucky with the message “335 days” on November 15 on the micro-blogging site.
335 days.
— Jimmy Neesham (@JimmyNeesh) November 14, 2021
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