NZ vs Ind: New Zealand's tallest cricketer to hurl bouncers at Indian batsmen in ODIs

New Zealand's frontline seamers Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson and Matt Henry have been sidelined for upcoming ODI series against India due to injuries. This has forced  New Zealand selectors to go for youngsters in ir pace attack. Kiwi selectors have w included ir country’s tallest cricketer Kyle Jamieson.

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Jamieson, 6’8’’ tall is yet to make his international debut for New Zealand and he’s in line to get a chance in playing XI in first ODI against visitors India. ODI series is scheduled to commence from February 5 in Hamilton. Kyle Jamieson is nicknamed Killa and ‘Two-metre Peter’ for his taller stature than New Zealand’s batting coach Peter Fulton.

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He performed exceptionally well for New Zealand A against India A and ended game with figures of 4/49. Kyle Jamieson bagged wickets of opener Ruturaj Gaikwad and Suryakumar Yadav. He also went on to successfully defend 7 off last over to secure one-day series 2-1 for Kiwis. He took  wickets of Sandeep Warrier and Ishan Porel off consecutive deliveries to finish off India's run-chase.

Kyle Jamieson has been a regular member for New Zealand A over past few seasons. He was also part of New Zealand squad that travelled to UAE in 2018. He has 13 New Zealand A appearances across formats where he has picked up 15 wickets. Jamieson was also a part of  2014 Under-19 World Cup in UAE where he had grabbed 7 wickets in 4 matches at a brilliant ecomy of 4.51. He ended up as New Zealand's second-highest wicket-taker in tournament.

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NZ vs IND: India clinch T20I series

India bagged five-match T20I series and Men in Blue have taken an unassailable 3-0 lead. fourth T20I will be played on Friday, January 31. Virat Kohli will lead India while New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson has been ruled out of game with Tim Soue set to lead side.

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