Kyle Jamieson Called Up to New Zealand’s ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Squad As Cover for Injured Matt Henry
Matt Henry had scans on his right hamstring, the results of which are awaited. New Zealand have suffered three back-to-back defeats, the latest of them being against South Africa on November 1.
Kyle Jamieson has joined the New Zealand squad at ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 as cover for the injured Matt Henry. The fast bowler appeared to be in discomfort midway through an over in the New Zealand vs South Africa match and later, was taken for scans. Jamieson, as per a statement by New Zealand Cricket, will join his teammates in Bengaluru ahead of their match against Pakistan on October 4. New Zealand already have skipper Kane Williamson out of action after he suffered a thumb fracture during the tournament. "The severity of Matt’s injury, combined with a short turnaround to Pakistan, meant we couldn’t risk being a bowler down for Saturday," head coach Gary Stead said. ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Points Table Updated.
Kyle Jamieson Joins NZ ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Squad
Kyle Jamieson has been called into the BLACKCAPS @cricketworldcup squad in India as cover 🏏 #CWC23https://t.co/cdp835T24e
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