Adam Milne ruled out of the T20 World Cup for New Zealand with Kyle Jamieson taking his place in the squad.
Due to a hamstring injury sustained at the SA20, New Zealand fast bowler Adam Milne will not be competing in the 2026 T20 World Cup. Kyle Jamieson will take his position in the squad.
Scans have shown the degree of Milne’s tear, which he sustained in his opening over for Sunrisers Eastern Cape against MI Cape Town last Sunday. Throughout the campaign, he had taken 11 wickets at an economy rate of 7.61 and 16.27.
Jamieson has been promoted from travelling reserve and is presently playing for India. Up to January 31, squads can be easily changed; after that, ICC clearance is required for replacements.
“We’re all gutted for Adam,” New Zealand head coach Rob Walter said. “He’d worked so hard to get himself ready for the tournament and was looking back to his best in his eight games for the Eastern Cape Sunrisers. It’s unfortunate timing for Adam and we wish him a speedy recovery.”
“It’s great that Kyle is already with us here in India,” Walter said. “He’s an integral member of our pace-bowling group and has hit the ground running on this tour. He’s a hard-worker with a good set of skills and experiences that will hold him good stead for the tournament.”
Earlier this month, Jamieson, who made a comeback to international cricket late last year following a back ailment, grabbed a career-best 4 for 41 in the opening ODI against India.
Matt Henry and Lockie Ferguson may take short paternity leaves during the T20 World Cup, according to a prior announcement from New Zealand.
The New Zealand team will add another travelling reserve before the competition, which starts on February 8 in Chennai against Afghanistan. After the current T20I series against India, which has four games left, they will play the USA in a warm-up match on February 6 in Mumbai.