Kyle Jamieson is again in New Zealand’s squad for the two-Check sequence in opposition to England later in February.
The towering quick bowler can be making his return to the facet for the primary time since pulling out of the England tour final 12 months resulting from harm.
The 28-year-old Jamieson has been one among New Zealand’s finest tempo bowlers lately, selecting up 72 wickets in 16 matches since making his debut in 2020.
He missed the ultimate Check in opposition to England in June final 12 months and returned house after selecting up a again harm through the second match at Trent Bridge, enjoying no half of their run chase.
“Kyle is a really decided character with a powerful want to play worldwide cricket for New Zealand,” coach Gary Stead mentioned.
“Since he was pressured from the sector in Nottingham he is been very clear that he desires to get his physique proper to return.
“He is 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.”
Jamieson’s availability helps cowl for Boult’s omission.
Boult, probably the most achieved left-arm seamers of his technology, selected to show down a central contract with Cricket New Zealand and has been pressured out of competition resulting from a stint within the IL20 league within the United Arab Emirates.
He had hoped for an look at his house floor in Mount Maunganui, website of the primary Check from February 16, however with solely a few days between his doubtless arrival in New Zealand and day one of many sequence, the schedule was thought-about too tight .
Wicketkeeper-batsman Tom Blundell and quick bowler Matt Henry each completed the tour of Pakistan with accidents however are anticipated to be totally match.
Spinner Ish Sodhi additionally retains his place after ending the Pakistan tour because the main wicket taker with 13 scalps, however Ajaz Patel and Glenn Phillips have missed out within the 14-man squad.
NEW ZEALAND SQUAD TO FACE ENGLAND
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 Younger.
With PA
