New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Jamieson will miss the team's upcoming tour of Zimbabwe. The 30-year-old player takes parental leave as his partner Emma expects their first child. Jamieson will skip the T20 tri-series against Zimbabwe and South Africa. He also will not play in the two-test series that follows. The absence comes from family reasons rather than his previous back injury problems.
Jamieson returned to international cricket during February at the Champions Trophy. He replaced injured teammate Lockie Ferguson after recovering from a back stress fracture. The tall pace bowler would have earned selection under new coach Rob Walter for the white-ball matches. New Zealand prepares for next year's World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. Team officials plan to announce the T20 squad within days.
The Canterbury player has taken 80 wickets across 19 test matches. His bowling average stands at an impressive 19.73 runs per wicket. Jamieson helped New Zealand win the World Test Championship final against India in 2021. He remains eager to continue his test career when he returns. The team will host the West Indies for three home tests during December.
Jacob Duffy could make his test debut with Jamieson unavailable for Zimbabwe. The 30-year-old Southland bowler has played more than 100 first-class games. He currently plays county cricket for Worcestershire in England. Duffy has taken 19 wickets at 28.52 in five Championship matches this season. His long wait for international recognition may finally end.
Back injuries have sidelined Jamieson for 19 tests since June 2022. He impressed at the Champions Trophy against tournament winners India. The fast bowler took 3-8 from four overs against Pakistan in March. He also played in both the Pakistan Super League and Indian Premier League recently.
Jamieson returned to international cricket during February at the Champions Trophy. He replaced injured teammate Lockie Ferguson after recovering from a back stress fracture. The tall pace bowler would have earned selection under new coach Rob Walter for the white-ball matches. New Zealand prepares for next year's World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. Team officials plan to announce the T20 squad within days.
The Canterbury player has taken 80 wickets across 19 test matches. His bowling average stands at an impressive 19.73 runs per wicket. Jamieson helped New Zealand win the World Test Championship final against India in 2021. He remains eager to continue his test career when he returns. The team will host the West Indies for three home tests during December.
Jacob Duffy could make his test debut with Jamieson unavailable for Zimbabwe. The 30-year-old Southland bowler has played more than 100 first-class games. He currently plays county cricket for Worcestershire in England. Duffy has taken 19 wickets at 28.52 in five Championship matches this season. His long wait for international recognition may finally end.
Back injuries have sidelined Jamieson for 19 tests since June 2022. He impressed at the Champions Trophy against tournament winners India. The fast bowler took 3-8 from four overs against Pakistan in March. He also played in both the Pakistan Super League and Indian Premier League recently.
