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Kyle Jamieson Replaces Injured Adam Milne in New Zealand's T20 WC Squad

New Zealand fast bowler Adam Milne has been ruled out of the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup due to a torn left hamstring. He is replaced in the squad by tall pace bowler Kyle Jamieson, who was originally named as a travelling reserve. Black Caps coach Rob Walter expressed disappointment for Milne, who was in good form in the SA20 league, but highlighted Jamieson's immediate readiness as he is already with the team in India. New Zealand begins its World Cup campaign against Afghanistan in Chennai on February 8.

Key Points: Jamieson Replaces Milne in NZ T20 World Cup Squad

  • Adam Milne ruled out with torn hamstring
  • Kyle Jamieson promoted from travelling reserve
  • Jamieson in form after India ODI series
  • New Zealand's first match vs Afghanistan Feb 8
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Adam Milne ruled out of NZ's T20 WC squad, Jamieson named as replacement

Adam Milne ruled out of T20 World Cup with hamstring tear. Kyle Jamieson named as his replacement for New Zealand's campaign in India and Sri Lanka.

"We're all gutted for Adam. He had worked so hard to get himself ready for the tournament. - Rob Walter"

Wellington, January 23

Pacer Adam Milne has been ruled out of the ICC T20 World Cup squad for New Zealand, with lanky quick Kyle Jamieson named as his replacement for the tournament.

As per ICC, Adam is ruled out due to a torn left hamstring. Having represented NZ in 56 T20Is and taken 65 wickets at an average of 24.64, the pacer had been representing Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) in the SA20 season four, taking 11 scalps in nine matches at an average of 16.27, with a four-fer to his name.

The 31-year-old Jamieson was originally named as the Kiwis' travelling reserve for the marquee tournament in India and Sri Lanka. Jamieson has been impressive so far during the tour to India, having taken six wickets in the Kiwis' historic first-ever ODI series win, including a four-fer in the first ODI and bowled a spell of 2/54 in the first T20I at Nagpur recently.

"We're all gutted for Adam," Black Caps coach Rob Walter declared as quoted by ICC.

"He had worked so hard to get himself ready for the tournament and was looking back to his best in his eight games for the Eastern Cape Sunrisers. It is unfortunate timing for Adam, and we wish him a speedy recovery."

"It's great that Kyle is already with us here in India. He is an integral member of our pace-bowling group and has hit the ground running on this tour."

"He's a hard worker with a good set of skills and experiences that will hold him in good stead for the tournament," the coach concluded.

Walter also confirmed a replacement travelling reserve for the T20 World Cup would soon be confirmed.

New Zealand's first World Cup test is against Afghanistan in Chennai on February 8. Kiwis are placed in Group D with South Africa, Canada, UAE and Afghanistan.

- ANI

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Priya S
Hamstring injuries are so cruel for fast bowlers. Wishing Adam Milne a speedy recovery. At least the Kiwis have a ready-made, in-form replacement already touring with them. Smart planning!
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Aman W
Jamieson is a beast! Saw him in Nagpur, he was generating serious pace and bounce. This might actually strengthen NZ's squad for the World Cup. Our Indian batters need to be careful against him.
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Sarah B
It's always sad to see a player miss a major tournament due to injury. But from a neutral fan's perspective, Jamieson's inclusion makes New Zealand an even more exciting team to watch. The group stage just got more interesting!
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Vikram M
Respectfully, I think the bigger story is how packed the cricket calendar is. Players are getting injured left and right because of back-to-back leagues and tours. The ICC and boards need to look at player workload management more seriously. Just my two cents.
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Kavya N
Good luck to Kyle! He seems like a genuine guy and a hard worker. Hope he has a great tournament. But as an Indian fan, my main focus is on our Men in Blue! 💙 Can't wait for the World Cup to start.

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