New Zealand seamer Kyle Jamieson is ready to make his Take a look at comeback in opposition to England this month, however Trent Boult’s anticipated absence has been confirmed by the Black Caps.
Jamieson, the 6ft 8in fast, has not featured for his nation since final summer time’s tour of England however has recovered from his again harm and takes his place in a 14-man squad for the two-match collection.
The 28-year-old is a confirmed match-winner, with 72 wickets at a median of 19.45 in 16 Take a look at appearances, and his availability helps cowl for Boult’s omission.
Boult, one of the achieved left-arm seamers of his technology, selected to show down a central contract with Cricket New Zealand and has been pressured out of rivalry on account of a stint within the IL20 league within the United Arab Emirates.
He had hoped for an look at his residence floor in Mount Maunganui, website of the primary Take a look at from February 16, however with solely a few days between his seemingly arrival in New Zealand and day one of many collection the schedule is taken into account too tight.
Leg-spinner Ish Sodhi is included as soon as once more, that means no place for Ajaz Patel, who took all 10 wickets in an innings in opposition to India in 2021 and has performed simply thrice since.
New Zealand Take a look at squad to face England: T Southee (c), M Bracewell, T Blundell, D Conway, M Henry, Ok Jamieson, T Latham, D Mitchell, H Nicholls, I Sodhi, B Tickner, N Wagner, Ok Williamson, W Younger.
