Foxes Sign New Zealand All-Rounder Jimmy Neesham

Leicestershire CCC is excited to announce the signing of New Zealand international Jimmy Neesham for the second half of the Vitality Blast campaign.

The all-rounder will replace Wiaan Mulder, who has signed up to play in the 2024 Major League Cricket tournament.

Neesham is set to feature in Leicestershire’s final six T20 group stage fixtures, with the Foxes currently sitting third in the North Group in their pursuit of a record-breaking fourth Blast title.

A vastly experienced T20 player, Neesham has made 276 appearances in the format - including 79 for the Black Caps - scoring 3,957 runs and taking 220 wickets.

Known for his middle and late innings power-hitting, the 33-year-old boasts a strike rate of 154.5 in T20Is “ while he has also developed a reputation as a lethal death bowler.

Neesham also holds great experience of English domestic T20 cricket, making 50 Blast appearances across stints with Derbyshire, Kent, Essex, and Northants “ while he has also represented Welsh Fire and Oval Invincibles in The Hundred.

Upon signing for the Foxes, Neesham said: “I’m looking forward to joining up with the Foxes for the second half of the T20 Blast. The team is going really well, so I’m excited to help the guys push for a quarter-final spot.

“It’ll be fun to play at Uptonsteel County Ground again. The fans are really passionate, it’s a lively atmosphere I’ve experienced first-hand. I’m looking forward to having them on my side this time.”

Director of Cricket, Claude Henderson, said: “Jimmy is a vastly experienced T20 star who can win games for Leicestershire with both bat and ball.

“He brings immense international pedigree and adds perfect balance to our side at a crucial point of our campaign. We look forward to watching Jimmy help win games for the Foxes.”

Neesham is in line to make his Foxes debut against East Midlands rivals Notts Outlaws at Trent Bridge on Friday, 5 July “ before making his home debut the following evening against Derbyshire Falcons.

To watch Neesham in action for Leicestershire at Uptonsteel County Ground, click HERE.