Neesham declines New Zealand central contract
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New Zealand all-rounder Jimmy Neesham on Friday declined a New Zealand central contract.
Neesham opted to play the franchise leagues around the world to honour his pre-arranged agreements. Earlier, Neesham had been left out of the initial 20-man list of central contracts for the 2022-23 season.
"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 account.
"I had planned to accept a contract offer in July, however since being left off the list I have committed to other leagues around the world. It was a difficult decision but I have decided to honour those commitments rather than go back on my word to re-sign with NZ Cricket,"
"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," he added.
New Zealand will name their T20 World Cup squad on September 20. They will also play a tri-series in Christchurch featuring Pakistan and Bangladesh, between October 7 and 14.
New Zealand will play their T20 World Cup opener against Australia at the SCG on October 22.
