ENG vs NZ: New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson ruled out of the Test series due to stress-reaction to his lower left back
India Today
New Zealand coach Gary Stead said that Kyle Jamieson would require 4-6 weeks of rest before beginning a rehabilitation program targeting a potential return to play in September or October.
New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson has been ruled out of the ongoing Test series against England after an MRI scan revealed a stress-reaction to his lower left back.
England secured the series with a memorable win in the second Test, thanks to Jonny Bairstow's 136 off 92 on Day 5 of the match at Trent Bridge.
Jamieson sustained the injury while bowling on Day three of the second Test. New Zealand coach Gary Stead said that he would require four to six weeks of rest before beginning a rehabilitation program targeting a potential return to play in September or October.
"Kyle had played such a big role in the first Test at Lord’s and I know how disappointed he was to have had his involvement in the second Test curtailed," said Stead.
"He’s obviously a huge asset for us and we’ll be making sure we are patient with his recovery to ensure he returns fully fit with plenty more important cricket still to come later this year."
Blair Tickner, who was with the Test side in England for the early tour games, has been called into the squad as Jamieson’s replacement and will arrive in the UK prior to the third Test at Leeds next week.
Tickner's domestic teammate Dane Cleaver has received a maiden Test call-up after replacing wicket-keeper Cam Fletcher, who has also been ruled out of the tour with a grade-two right-hamstring strain. Fletcher sustained the injury while fielding on Day four of the second Test and will require six to eight weeks to recover.
