New Zealand All-Rounder James Neesham Contemplates International Future After T20 World Cup

New Zealand‘s dynamic all-rounder, James Neesham, disclosed his contemplation on the future of his international cricket career following the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup set to take place in the USA and West Indies in June.

Currently, Neesham is actively participating in the Bangladesh Premier League as a crucial member of the Rangpur Riders squad.

Neesham shared his perspective during a recent practice session at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, expressing his intention to assess his pathway post the T20 World Cup – whether to continue representing New Zealand or focus on T20 leagues full-time.

Discussing his approach further, Neesham emphasized the role of his age as an all-rounder, suggesting a tentative retirement age around 35-36 years while aiming to sustain peak physical condition.

The versatile cricketer acknowledged Bangladesh as a potential dark horse in the upcoming T20 World Cup, lauding their progress in talent development and cricketing structure, particularly highlighting the rise of their pace bowling department.

Neesham specifically mentioned Shoriful, a promising pacer from Bangladesh, emphasizing the team’s enhanced competitiveness and their ability to thrive in challenging conditions, signifying a shift in power dynamics within international cricket.