Kyle Jamieson has been selected by New Zealand to replace him in the World Cup team. Adam Milne, a fast bowler from New Zealand, will not be participating in the 2026 T20 World Cup because to a hamstring injury he sustained during the SA20 competition. While playing for Sunrisers Eastern Cape against MI Cape Town on Sunday, Milne was injured in his very first over. Subsequent scans have verified the extent of the damage.
With an economy rate of 7.61 and 11 wickets at an average of 16.27, Milne had a successful SA20 campaign. Jamieson was promoted from the travelling reserves and is now a member of New Zealand’s team for the current series against India. Squads may be changed at any time until January 31 in accordance with tournament rules; after that, the ICC must approve any replacements.
“Everyone is devastated for Adam. He had put in a lot of effort to prepare for the competition and was hoping to return to his peak in his eight Eastern Cape Sunrisers games. Rob Walter, the head coach of New Zealand, was reported by ESPNcricinfo as saying, “It’s unfortunate timing for Adam and we wish him a speedy recovery.”
“Kyle’s presence here in India is fantastic. He has excelled on this trip and is an essential part of our pace-bowling team. He is a dedicated worker with a solid skill set and background that will help him in the competition,” he continued.
Jamieson made an impression earlier this month by recording a career-best session of 4 for 41 in the first ODI against India.
Jamieson returned to international cricket late last year after suffering a back injury. Senior fast bowlers Matt Henry and Lockie Ferguson may take short stints of paternity leave during the T20 World Cup, according to a previous statement from New Zealand.
Prior to the competition, which kicks off with a match against Afghanistan in Chennai on February 8, the New Zealand selectors have also confirmed that they will add another travelling reserve to the team. After their current Twenty20 International series against India concludes, the Black Caps will play a warm-up match against the USA on February 6 in Mumbai before the World Cup opening. With four games remaining in the five-match series, New Zealand is currently behind 1-0 following a loss in the first game in Nagpur.
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