Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Date of Birth | 17/09/1990 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Birthplace | Auckland, New Zealand |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | James Douglas Sheahan Neesham |
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| Nickname | Jimmy |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 2" |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Personal Life
| School | Auckland Grammar School, New Zealand |
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| College/University | Not Known |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Playing Rugby and Golf |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Alex McLeod (Netballer) |
Career
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| Domestic/State Team | Otago Volts | ||||||
| Coach/Mentor | David James Gordon | ||||||
| Batting Style | Left Handed Bat | ||||||
| Bowling Style | Right-arm medium | ||||||
| Favourite Shot | Pull | ||||||
| Role | Allrounder | ||||||
| Notable Achievements | First New Zealander to score centuries in his first two Test matches; scored 137* on Test debut and 107 against West Indies in 2014. |
Favourites
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| Cuisine | Chinese | ||||
| Singer | Celine Dion |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. James Neesham believes he resembles Hollywood actor Chris Hemsworth. | |
| 2. He started his career by playing for local teams in New Zealand. | |
| 3. His performances earned him a spot in the Champions League T20 limited-overs squad going to South Africa. | |
| 4. Neesham was named as the find of the tournament and Man of the Match in the 2013 Cricinfo Champions League T20 due to his impressive display. | |
| 5. Making his Test debut against India on February 14, 2014, he scored 137, the highest score by a debutant at number 8. | |
| 6. In 2014, Neesham was chosen by the IPL team, Delhi Daredevils. | |
| 7. During the 2019 World Cup, he accomplished his first five-wicket haul against Afghanistan. | |
| 8. He was a member of the New Zealand squads that finished as runners-up at the 2019 Cricket World Cup and the 2021 T20 World Cup. | |
| 9. In June 2014, he made a century in his second test against the West Indies, becoming the first New Zealander to score centuries in his first two matches. |