E54 | Jimmy Neesham
Episode summary | Jimmy Neesham
Jimmy Neesham has been involved some of the biggest moments in Black Caps recent history, but he nearly walked away from it all in 2017!
He’s played over 100 games for NZ across the three formats and is currently in quarantine, on his way to his third appearance in the lucrative Indian Premier League as one of the best all-rounders in world cricket.
We unpack some of the factors that pushed him to the brink of retirement, and chart his progress all the way back the pivotal role he played in the unforgettable final against England and almost delivering New Zealand the 2019 Cricket World Cup trophy.
A social media star with a huge following across all platforms and looks sure to have a future in broadcasting when his playing days are done. Jimmy is funny, eloquent, insightful, reflective and a real joy to share an episode with.
Show notes | Jimmy Neesham
2.02 Day 1 in quarantine in Abu Dhabi on the way to the IPL for Jimmy
4.27 A future in media?
6.33 The IPL, the auction, and getting mobbed by fans in India with Ross Taylor
16.02 An insight into Jimmy Neesham (and a Tim Myers interlude)
24.17 Mr. Gordon and Auckland Grammar School
28.40 A test debut to remember against India
36.46 The disappointment in missing out on making three 100s in his first three tests
40.24 Taking sprays from Brendon McCullum
44.12 Missing out on the 2015 Cricket World Cup and the realities of managing injuries as an elite athlete
52.24 On the brink of retirement in 2017
1.02.16 Rock bottom, self-awareness, and the “false positives” of cricket
1.08.45 The impact of the 2019 Cricket World Cup Final and on everyday life
1.11.02 The Super Over and Jimmy Neesham on pressure
1.16.20 The call up you don’t want to get after the Final
1.20.50 The World Test Championship and a possible return to test cricket?
1.27.07 The exodus of talent from Auckland cricket to other parts of New Zealand
1.33.00 Thoughts on having to spend time away from home
1.35.29 The positives and negatives of social media
1.40.15 An interruption by a live daily Covid test
1.42.05 Waiting tables at Hammerheads and last words from Steven, Seamus and Jimmy
