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Jimmy Neesham gives a fitting reply after a fan asks him about PSL standard
By Shruti - Mar 27, 2020 1:30 pm
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Coronavirus pandemic has put a full stop on everything around the world where everyone has been staying at home. Cricketers are no exception in this. However, some of them are using this forced break to spend time with their family and interact with their fans on social media. New Zealand cricketer Jimmy Neesham chose the same way and was asked a question by a fan about the quality of cricket played in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Like IPL, PSL is also a very popular and many foreign players take part in it as well so the fans keep asking the cricketers, about their favourite T20 league.

Jimmy Neesham
Jimmy Neesham

However, Jimmy Neesham did not like such a question and the all-rounder went on to say that he has become sick of the same question. He also denied rating the standards of the PSL as he did not take part in the league.

“Getting a bit sick of this question! I haven’t played in it so how would I know???” his reply read.

On the other hand, Jimmy Neesham has been in a self-isolated by himself, like his other New Zealand teammates, after returning from Australia. Kane Williamson led New Zealand team had toured to Australia for the three-match One Day International series earlier this month. However, the series was postponed after the first ODI with the Coronavirus threat around the world.

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Notably, the played the first ODI in an empty stadium. Soon after returning home, the cricketers were asked to self-isolate themselves for 14 days due to the pandemic. Moreover, Neesham was about to play in the IPL for the first time since 2014. He was bought by the Kings XI Punjab in the auction at his base price of Rs 50 lakhs. However, it seems impossible now as the IPL has also been postponed until April 15 and the chances of this getting cancelled is high as well.