Jimmy Neesham is set to represent the Pokhara Avengers in the upcoming Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2025, the franchise confirmed as they announced him as one of their overseas signings. The New Zealand all‑rounder, now 35, moves to Pokhara after starring for Janakpur Bolts in the inaugural NPL; he played a key part as Janakpur clinched the first NPL title. Pokhara have already bolstered their squad with international names and expect Neesham’s experience to be influential as the tournament gets underway on November 17.
Neesham arrives in Pokhara with a rich T20 résumé — the Cricnepal profile notes he has played more than 300 T20 matches across global leagues, scoring 4,496 runs and taking 269 wickets — and substantial international experience (12 Tests, 76 ODIs and 93 T20Is). In Nepal’s opening season he was a standout for Janakpur: sources list him among the tournament’s top run-scorers and the NPL awards named him the Energetic Player of the Tournament after Janakpur’s title run. Pokhara’s reinforcements this season already include marquee Nepal opener Kushal Bhurtel and overseas recruits such as Ramon Reifer, Dan Douthwaite and Adam Rossington, and the addition of Neesham shifts both the balance and expectations for the Avengers. Given his proven finishing ability and seam-bowling options, Neesham offers Pokhara a multi-dimensional asset — someone who can accelerate late in the innings, provide seam support and mentor younger players in the dressing room.
Discussion
- How do you see Neesham fitting into Pokhara’s batting order alongside marquee Kushal Bhurtel and new signings like Jason Roy and Adam Rossington?
- Does Neesham’s NPL-winning experience with Janakpur give Pokhara a clear advantage in the tournament mix?
- Which role should Pokhara prioritise for Neesham: finisher, seam bowling all‑rounder, or a mentoring senior in the middle order?
- Can Pokhara’s combination of local talent and international recruits translate into consistent performances at the Kirtipur venue?
- Which match-up in the NPL 2025 (team vs team) are you most keen to see Neesham influence, and why?
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