ODI World Cup 2023: New Zealand Call Kyle Jamieson As Cover For Matt Henry

Pace bowling all-rounder Kyle Jamieson has been called up in the New Zealand crew for the ICC Cricket World Cup as a cover for Matt Henry, who supported a physical issue during match against South Africa at Pune. “Kyle Jamieson has been called into the BLACKCAPS ICC Cricket World Cup crew in India as cover. Jamieson, who was beforehand with the crew as cover for Tim Southee prior in the competition, will show up in Bengaluru late on Thursday in front of Saturday’s down against Pakistan,” said New Zealand Cricket (NZC) in an explanation.

With Matt Henry anticipating check results on his right hamstring and Lockie Ferguson proceeding to recuperate from his achilles injury, mentor Gary Stead said there was no choice except for to get cover.

“The seriousness of Matt’s physical issue, joined with a short circle back to Pakistan, implied we were unable to risk being a bowler down for Saturday,” Stead said.

“Matt’s been an elite entertainer for us in ODI cricket for the beyond two World Cup cycles so we have our fingers crossed for the output results sometime in the afternoon,” the mentor added.

Stead said Jamieson was completely ready to get back to India.

“Kyle is on his way over presently and we anticipate inviting him back into the gathering. He will probably prepare with us on Friday with a psyche to be accessible for Saturday’s down. Kyle had the option to prepare for two entire weeks with us prior in the competition and has since played a Plunket Safeguard match – so we are sure he will actually want to raise a ruckus around town running,” said Stead.

NZ’s next match is against Pakistan on Saturday in Bengaluru. With four successes and three misfortunes, the Kiwis are put at number four in the focuses table.