Jimmy Neesham within the New Zealand dressing room at Trent Bridge. There was no play. (Reuters/Andrew Boyers)
New Zealand all-rounder James Neesham known as kids partying within the US state of Florida ”idiots” for sticking with their holidays despite the Covid-19 pandemic.
Neesham posted a video by CBS News on his Twitter account saying, “It always amazes me how keen idiots are to voice their stupid opinions on a public medium. Like, be stupid if you want but surely try to keep it quiet Face with tears of joy.”
In the report, a bunch of kids speak about how the state of affairs has been blown out of portion by the media and why they wouldn’t change their journey or trip plans in any manner. New Zealand introduced Thursday that it was closing its borders to all overseas nationals in an try to cease the unfold of Covid-19.
It at all times amazes me how eager idiots are to voice their silly opinions on a public medium. Like, be silly if you would like however certainly attempt to preserve it quiet 😂 https://t.co/Q1coEMQinW
— Jimmy Neesham (@JimmyNeesh) March 18, 2020
Almost all home and worldwide cricket occasions all over the world have been both cancelled or postponed to keep away from mass gatherings which will help the unfold of the virus.
The 29-year-old Neesham’s final worldwide look was in opposition to Australia in an ODI which was performed behind closed doorways at Sydney Cricket Ground the place he scored eight runs and gave 44 runs within the seven overs he bowled.
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The remainder of New Zealand’s tour of Australia together with two ODIs and three T20Is was postponed after the coronavirus outbreak.
Neesham was additionally purported to fly to India after the tour of Australia for IPL 2020 earlier than it was postponed. The Kiwi all-rounder was picked by Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) for his base worth of Rs 50 lakh.
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