| 1. James Neesham believes he resembles Hollywood actor Chris Hemsworth. |
| 2. He started his career by playing for local teams in New Zealand. |
| 3. His performances earned him a spot in the Champions League T20 limited-overs squad going to South Africa. |
| 4. Neesham was named as the find of the tournament and Man of the Match in the 2013 Cricinfo Champions League T20 due to his impressive display. |
| 5. Making his Test debut against India on February 14, 2014, he scored 137, the highest score by a debutant at number 8. |
| 6. In 2014, Neesham was chosen by the IPL team, Delhi Daredevils. |
| 7. During the 2019 World Cup, he accomplished his first five-wicket haul against Afghanistan. |
| 8. He was a member of the New Zealand squads that finished as runners-up at the 2019 Cricket World Cup and the 2021 T20 World Cup. |
| 9. In June 2014, he made a century in his second test against the West Indies, becoming the first New Zealander to score centuries in his first two matches. |
