ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Kyle Jamieson Joins NZ Squad As A Cover-up Amid Matt Henry Injury

Kyle Jamieson Joins NZ Squad As Cover Amid Matt Henry’s Injury In WC ODI 2023: For the advance support to the team New Zealand, a star all-rounder has been added to the team to give the tough fight against Pakistan in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023.

The addition of a dynamic 28-year-old player has introduced a new round of confidence and passion within the team and among its fans at huge.

New Zealand Calls Kyle Jamieson To Join The Injury-hit Blackcaps’ Camp

The Team New Zealand squad came up with the biggest decision to add all-rounder Kyle Jamieson for the next World Cup match against PAK because a member of the NZ cricket team suffered an injury.

Right-arm fast bowler Matt Henry, who has been excellent in bowling limped off previously in New Zealand’s big crush at the hands of SA in Pune on Wednesday.

With Matt Henry awaiting scan results on his right hamstring and Lockie Ferguson continuing to recover from his Achilles injury, NZ head coach Gary Stead stated there was no other option than bringing a cover to the squad for fighting against Pakistan on Saturday’s match.

He also added, “The severity of Matt’s injury, combined with a short turnaround to Pakistan, meant we could not risk being a bowler down for Saturday. Matt’s been a world-class performer for us in ODI cricket for the past two World Cup cycles so we have got our fingers crossed for the scan results later today,”

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NZ head coach Gary Stead gave an official statement that “Kyle’s on his way over as we speak and we look forward to welcoming him back into the group”. Stead further said, “He’ll likely train with us on Friday with a mind to being available for Saturday’s game”.