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Kyle Jamieson rose to international cricket fame after a stunning debut against India on February 21, 2020 in Wellington in which he took four wickets including that of Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara. In the next match, Jamieson took his maiden five-wicket haul in Test cricket.
The stage was set for Jamieson to emerge as one of the most promising talents from New Zealand. His 6’8” imposing height adds to his ability to bowl fast and extract bounce from the surface. His potential to deliver both the swings offers extra edge to the team.
Kyle Jamieson: A Tall Figure In New Zealand Cricket
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Jamieson could have traversed the path to basketball glory as he played point guard at the New Zealand Breakers academy. However, the Kiwi chose the 22 yards to become a proficient fast bowler.
Kyle Jamieson started out as a batting all-rounder, but in 2012, he gradually shifted his focus to become a bowler under the tutelage of bowling coach Dayle Hadlee, brother of Richard Hadlee.
The pacer began his domestic cricket when he made his Twenty20 debut for Canterbury on December 4, 2016 in the 2016–17 Super Smash. He also featured for teams including Auckland Aces , Royal Challengers Bangalore and Surrey. His remarkable bowling display brought him to the notice of national selectors for New Zealand.
Jamieson made his ODI debut for New Zealand cricket on February 8, 2020 against India and was declared the player of the match for his bowling figure of 2/42. So far he has played13 ODI matches taking 14 wickets with an economy of 5.07.
The fast bowler has played 19 Test matches for the Black Caps and taken 80 scalps in 36 innings with an economy of 2.66. He has already claimed five 5-wicket hauls. He also boasts of one 10-wicket haul.
Kyle Jamieson was named the man of the match in the final of the 2019–2021 ICC World Test Championship after taking seven wickets, including a five-wicket haul in the first innings.
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As far as T20 International is concerned, Jamieson has 10 wickets from 13 matches with an economy of 9.29.
Jamieson’s consistent performance and raw talent is set to make him a central figure in New Zealand cricket in coming years. His bowling style and technique will be vital assets in New Zealand’s bowling armory.
