Kiwi star James Neesham declines central contract with New Zealand Cricket
Updated On: 16 September, 2022 03:44 PM IST | Wellington | ANI
All-rounder James Neesham opted out of the New Zealand Cricket central contracts list for the 2022-23 season owing to pre-arranged agreements with domestic T20 leagues across the globe
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All-rounder James Neesham opted out of the New Zealand Cricket central contracts list for the 2022-23 season owing to pre-arranged agreements with domestic T20 leagues across the globe. The New Zealand cricket board on Friday released the central contracts list for the 2022-23 season. As with other non-contracted players, Neesham will still be considered for Black Caps selection when available. The kiwi player said he will face criticism over his decision to not accept the contract.
"I know the news of my decision to decline a central contract today will be seen as me choosing money over representing my country," Neesham wrote on his Instagram stories. "Playing for the Blackcaps has been the greatest honour of my career and I remain committed to taking the field with my countrymen for the foreseeable future, especially in pinnacle world events," added the Kiwi all-rounder. Blair Tickner and Finn Allen have been handed their first central contracts with New Zealand Cricket, effectively filling the vacancies left by Trent Boult and Colin de Grandhomme`s departures.
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