Right-arm fast bowler Adam Milne will miss the ICC T20 World Cup due to a torn left hamstring, as confirmed by New Zealand Cricket. Kyle Jamieson will step in to take his place in the squad. Milne sustained the injury while bowling in the SA20, with scans revealing the extent of the damage.
Head coach Rob Walter expressed disappointment over Milne’s injury, noting his hard work to prepare for the tournament. Kyle Jamieson, who was initially a reserve, has been included in the T20 World Cup squad. Walter praised Jamieson’s skills and work ethic, highlighting his contributions to the pace-bowling group.
Adam Milne, a veteran of multiple T20 World Cups, has represented New Zealand in various editions of the tournament. With 65 wickets in 56 T20 matches since his debut in 2010, Milne has been a key figure in the team’s bowling lineup. New Zealand is placed in Group D for the T20 World Cup, commencing their campaign against Afghanistan on February 8 in Chennai.
