New Zealand's Jimmy Neesham gets hit by the ball during day one of the second international test cricket match against India at the Basin Reserve in Wellington, February 14, 2014. REUTERS/Anthony Phelps
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - All rounder Jimmy Neesham has been given the first opportunity to settle questions at the top of New Zealand's order ahead of next year's cricket World Cup when he opens the batting with Martin Guptill against South Africa on Tuesday.
The attacking Neesham has typically batted lower down the order for New Zealand but with coach Mike Hesson looking for a replacement for the out-of-favour Jesse Ryder, the 24-year-old lefthander will occupy the role against the Proteas at Mount Maunganui in the first match of the three-game series.
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