As one of New Zealand's most senior players on their tour of Pakistan, Jimmy Neesham is more than happy to bestow inside knowledge gained as a white-ball mercenary.
After turning down a domestic cricket contract last year, Neesham has become one of the most sought-after Twenty20 players in overseas competitions.
From being the most expensive player in the inaugural SA20 competition, to his most recent stint in the Pakistan Super League, there's plenty to lean on for insight.
His spell with Peshawar Zalmi in particular will provide valuable knowledge of what conditions to expect on the Blackcaps' tour of Pakistan.
With several other senior members of the squad ruled out due to IPL commitments, Neesham assumes the role of one of the more experienced players.
With five T20s and five one-day internationals lined up for the tour, the team's newest members will have plenty of chances to stake their claim for future selection.
Neehsam, 32, is enjoying being back in the international setup, and shouldering more responsibility as a veteran player.
"It's great," he said. "Obviously, you prefer to spend more of the home actually at home, but those were the cards that were dealt, so just made the most of it.
"I think the silver lining is being able to gain that experience and play in those conditions around the world and bring them back into the group when I do come back and help the rest of the lads find some success.
"Coming towards the back end of my career, the focus does shift to how you can impart knowledge and help the rest of the lads out. Certainly happy to have that experience, and hopefully that can help the boys moving forward.
"It's something you get a bit of an experience of being an overseas player around the world, and even if you haven't played as much, you're seen as a senior member of the squads.
"It's not a new thing, but certainly new with the silver fern on the chest, and having more of an influence on things like scouting meetings and tactics.
"As a player growing up, you do want to be influential on a team, and the opportunity is there for the younger guys to put their mark on New Zealand and international cricket."
The Blackcaps will open their tour with the first T20 match at Lahore on Saturday (NZT).
Neesham is no stranger to the ground, and expects a high-scoring affair in front of a rambunctious crowd.
"It's loud," he said. "I think something like 90, 95 percent of tickets have sold already for the first couple of games.
"It's certainly going to be an electric atmosphere, and an atmosphere that a few of the guys haven't played in the subcontinent before, and wouldn't have experienced all that much.
"It will be a special experience for a few of the guys, and hopefully, we can go out and start the series well.
"I think the conditions are going to be pretty high scoring, the boundary is only 65 metres all the way around, and a wicket that looks pretty good for run-scoring.
"There are going to be a lot of sixes and fours. The key, especially with our bowling attack, is keeping composure in those conditions."
