New Zealand coach Stead and fast bowler Kyle Jamieson
New Zealand coach Stead and fast bowler Kyle Jamieson
South Africa has achieved a big victory by defeating New Zealand by 190 runs in the 32nd match of the World Cup 2023. In this match played at the Maharashtra Cricket Association stadium in Pune on Wednesday, South Africa defeated New Zealand after 24 years. Another bad news for New Zealand is that its two fast bowlers are also not fit, due to which there were increased concerns about securing a place in the semi-finals. Now after losing to South Africa, New Zealand has decided to include a fast bowler.
If media reports are to be believed, New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Jamieson has been called to be included in the team. Actually, fast bowlers Matt Henry and Lockie Ferguson are out of the match due to their injuries. Henry is awaiting the results of a scan on a right hamstring injury, while Ferguson was unavailable for the South Africa match due to injury. In such a situation, New Zealand was very concerned about the bowling area. Since there is an important match against Pakistan on Saturday, Yale Jamieson has been called to join the team. If reports are to be believed, he will join the New Zealand team on Thursday. 28-year-old Jamieson was in the team in the first tournament as cover for Tim Southee.
Coach Stead said – we have no option
New Zealand coach Gary Stead said that the injuries to Matt Henry and Lockie Ferguson have increased our concerns. Because of this it is necessary for us to bring their alternative. He clarified that Henry had given world-class performances in the last two World Cups. The scan report regarding his injuries is to come today. We are keen that his injury does not become serious and he can play further matches.
