ENG vs NZ, 2nd Test: Jamieson to miss Day 4
New Zealand's Kyle Jamieson has been ruled out of the fourth day's proceedings in the ongoing Test against England at Trent Bridge. According to ESPNcricinfo, Jamieson experienced sharp pain in his lower left back on Day 3. He walked out without completing his 17th over (0/66 in 16.3 overs). The 27-year-old will undergo an MRI scan to know the magnitude of the injury.
Jamieson has never had any major injury concerns in his Test career. In case the seamer misses out, then the visitors would bring Neil Wagner into the mix. He is yet to feature in the ongoing three-match Test series. The left-arm quick holds 244 wickets in 58 Tests. The third and final Test will commence on June 23 at Headingley.
New Zealand managed 553/10 in the first innings. The duo of Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell scored hundreds each. They added 236 runs amongst themselves, the highest fifth-wicket stand for NZ in Tests. For England, James Anderson bowled well (3/62). Later, the hosts clobbered 539 on board, riding on scintillating knocks from Alex Lees (67), Ollie Pope (145), and Joe Root (176).
Since making his debut against India in 2020, Jamieson has bagged 72 wickets in 16 Tests. He averages an astonishing 19.45. He holds five five-wicket hauls in an innings, with best figures of 6/48. Notably, his best figures in a Test match read 11/117, having clipped 5/69 and 6/48 against Pakistan in Christchurch. In England, he has pocketed 16 scalps averaging 21.18.
The visitors were dealt with two major blows ahead of the second Test. Skipper Kane Williamson tested COVID-19-positive on the eve of the match. He is currently serving five-day isolation. Meanwhile, all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme was ruled out of the series. He had suffered a heel injury during the first Test. And now, Jamieson's injury could make matters tricky for New Zealand.
