BBL 2022-23: Jimmy Neesham joins Hobart Hurricanes
BBL 2022-23: Jimmy Neesham joins Hobart Hurricanes as an overseas replacement player. Neesham will feature in the Big Bash League for the first time. He made it to the Big Bash League only after joining Tasmanian outfit Hobart Hurricanes for the 12th edition of the competition. Neesham joined the team ahead of BBL 12 as an overseas replacement player.
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Neesham will be joined by renowned T20 overseas talents Asif Ali, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, and Zak Crawley in the Hurricanes.
“I’m really excited to be featured in the Big Bash for the first time this year. I’ve heard great things about the Hurricane’s setup. And the list looks incredibly strong this year. So I’m looking forward to a great season for the franchise.” To be able to play even a small part in a successful tournament is a really big opportunity for me. Hobart Hurricanes quoted Jimmy Neesham as saying in an official statement.
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The Hobart Hurricanes have failed to lay claim to the coveted BBL trophy in the last 11 editions. Neesham has represented New Zealand in 60 T20Is. He Has scored 688 runs at an impressive strike rate of 159.62. Looking forward to playing his trade in the BBL and making new friends along the way.