Milne Out, Jamieson In: New Zealand's T20 World Cup Squad Shake-Up


New Zealand fast bowler Adam Milne has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup due to a torn left hamstring, suffered during the SA20 tournament. He's been replaced by Kyle Jamieson, who was originally named as a travelling reserve. Milne had been in good form, picking up 11 wickets at an average of 16.27 in the SA20. Jamieson, currently touring India with the white-ball squad, is expected to bring valuable experience to the team. Adam Milne, New Zealand's fast bowler, has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup due to a torn left hamstring he suffered while bowling for Sunrisers Eastern Cape against MI Cape Town last Sunday. Scans have confirmed the extent of the injury, and he's been replaced by Kyle Jamieson, who was originally named as a travelling reserve. Milne had been in great form, picking up 11 wickets at an average of 16.27 and an economy rate of 7.61 during the SA20 tournament. New Zealand had previously announced that Matt Henry and Lockie Ferguson may take brief periods of paternity leave during the T20 World Cup. Kyle Jamieson has been promoted to New Zealand's T20 World Cup squad, replacing Adam Milne who suffered a torn left hamstring during the SA20 tournament. Jamieson, currently touring India with the white-ball squad, was originally named as a travelling reserve. New Zealand's squads can be amended freely until January 31, after which ICC approval is required.