Kyle Jamieson has been named in New Zealand’s squad for the two-Test collection towards England later this month because the quick bowler makes his return to the aspect for the primary time since pulling out of the England tour final yr as a result of harm.
The towering 28-year-old has been certainly one of New Zealand’s finest tempo bowlers lately, choosing up 72 wickets in 16 matches since making his debut in 2020.
He missed the ultimate check towards England in June final yr and returned residence after choosing up a again harm throughout the second match at Trent Bridge, taking part in no half of their run chase.
“Kyle is a very determined character with a strong desire to play international cricket for New Zealand,” coach Gary Stead mentioned.
“Since he was forced from the field in Nottingham he’s been very clear that he wants to get his body right to return.
“He’s reported good progress since his return to professional cricket with Auckland and he will get the opportunity to play some long form cricket (against) England in their warm-up match next week at Seddon Park.”
Wicketkeeper-batsman Tom Blundell and quick bowler Matt Henry each completed the tour of Pakistan with accidents however are anticipated to be totally match for the house collection which begins with a pink-ball day-night check in Tauranga from Feb. 16-20.
Spinner Ish Sodhi additionally retains his place after ending the Pakistan tour because the main wicket-taker with 13 wickets however Ajaz Patel and Glenn Phillips miss out within the 14-man squad.
New Zealand Squad
Tim Southee (captain), Michael Bracewell, Tom Blundell (wicketkeeper), Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Ish Sodhi, Blair Tickner, Neil Wagner, Kane Williamson, Will Young (Reporting by Rohith Nair in Bengaluru Editing by Toby Davis)
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com