Black Caps all-rounder Jimmy Neesham says his former high school coach had an infectious love for cricket. Photo: ReutersBlack Caps all-rounder Jimmy Neesham has paid tribute to his high school coach, who died during the last minutes of the thrilling Cricket World Cup final. David James Gordon was a cricket tragic and long-time coach and Auckland Grammar School teacher. Despite being very ill, he managed to hang on to watch his beloved Black Caps reach the World Cup final. Neesham today tweeted his praise for Gordon as a high school teacher, coach and friend.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 17, 2019 22:30 UTC