Kyle Jamieson has been named in New Zealand‘s squad for the two-Test collection in opposition to 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 12 months because of harm.
The towering 28-year-old has been one in all New Zealand’s greatest tempo bowlers lately, choosing up 72 wickets in 16 matches since making his debut in 2020.
He missed the ultimate Test in opposition to England in June final 12 months and returned house after choosing up a again harm through the second match at Trent Bridge, enjoying 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 stated.
“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 skilled cricket with Auckland and he’ll get the chance to play some lengthy kind cricket… (in opposition to) England of their warm-up match subsequent week at Seddon Park.”
Wicketkeeper-batsman Tom Blundell and fast bowler Matt Henry both finished the tour of Pakistan with injuries but are expected to be fully fit for the home series which begins with a pink-ball day-night Test in Tauranga from Feb. 16-20.
Spinner Ish Sodhi also retains his place after finishing the Pakistan tour as the leading wicket-taker with 13 wickets but Ajaz Patel and Glenn Phillips miss out in 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
The towering 28-year-old has been one in all New Zealand’s greatest tempo bowlers lately, choosing up 72 wickets in 16 matches since making his debut in 2020.
He missed the ultimate Test in opposition to England in June final 12 months and returned house after choosing up a again harm through the second match at Trent Bridge, enjoying 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 stated.
“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 skilled cricket with Auckland and he’ll get the chance to play some lengthy kind cricket… (in opposition to) England of their warm-up match subsequent week at Seddon Park.”
Wicketkeeper-batsman Tom Blundell and fast bowler Matt Henry both finished the tour of Pakistan with injuries but are expected to be fully fit for the home series which begins with a pink-ball day-night Test in Tauranga from Feb. 16-20.
Spinner Ish Sodhi also retains his place after finishing the Pakistan tour as the leading wicket-taker with 13 wickets but Ajaz Patel and Glenn Phillips miss out in 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
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com