The New Zealand team, who have already lost the three-match tie to England, have suffered another major setback. New Zealand star fast bowler Kyle Jamieson will not be available for the third and final Test. Jamieson has been ruled out of the series against England due to injury. Apart from this, the Kiwi team’s wicket-keeper batsman, Cam Fletcher, will also be unable to play in the third Test due to injury.
The replacement of these two players has become a new problem for New Zealand, who lost the first two games of the series against England. Team New Zealand released a statement saying Jamieson suffers from stress reaction issues in his lower back, while Fletcher has a grade two hamstring strain.
Jamieson encountered this problem while bowling on the third day of the second Test which was played at Trent Bridge. Jamieson was not available to play on the fourth day after that. Jamieson, however, batted in the second inning for New Zealand.
New Zealand coach Gary has made it clear that Jamieson will go home after the second Test. After this Jamieson will rest for about 6 weeks and then start practicing. Jamieson can be seen returning to the field in September-October.
The replacement of both players is being looked at by the New Zealand team. Fast bowler Blair, who stayed on for the opening matches of the England tour, will replace Jamieson in the squad. At the same time, Dane has been selected on the team instead of Fletcher.
