5 talking points from the third Test between India and New Zealand at Indore

Jimmy Neesham’s love for India

Known for his humorous tweets, James Neesham isn’t unaccustomed to facing the Indian bowling attack. Making his debut against the same opposition in 2014, he scored a sensational unbeaten 137 to help force the match to a draw at Wellington.

He’s played two Tests against India, averaging 80 with the bat with a century and a half-century to his credit.

Drafted back in this match after a rib-injury, Neesham played a gritty knock down the order after a collapse sent the Kiwis reeling at 148-5. His staid 71 helped the tourists get some respectable score on the board.

Much like Mitchell Santner, Neesham provides stability down the order, apart from hurling down useful medium pace. Given his performance in the final Test, it would have made a difference for the Kiwis if he was part of the first two Tests.