New Zealand name uncapped quick as replacement for injured Ferguson
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New Zealand have called up uncapped quick as a replacement for injured Lockie Ferguson. Kyle Jamieson has received his maiden Test call-up to New Zealand squad.The Auckland Aces player will feature in their upcoming Super Smash match against Canterbury Kings before joining Blackcaps in Melbourne on Wednesday.
New Zealand coach on Jamieson
“It’s an exciting opportunity for Kyle who has impressed in the Plunket Shield domestic four-day competition,” Stead said. “We’ve also been really encouraged by his progress in the NZC winter camps and his performances for New Zealand A. Standing at over two metres tall he obviously gets good bounce and brings something different to our other pace bowlers,” said New Zealand head coach Gary Stead.“We’re all absolutely gutted for Lockie,” he added. “He’d worked really hard to earn his Test debut and to have it cruelly halted by injury was truly unlucky. He’ll return home to begin his recovery with an eye to India’s tour of New Zealand starting in late January,” added Stead.
Jamieson’s FC credentials
The 24-year-old quick has claimed 72 scalps in 25 first-class outings at an average of 27.93. Jamieson has been a part of New Zealand A in recent time. Apart from bowling, he has a reputation of a useful lower-order batsman.