Kyle Jamieson left the field on day three of the second test. Photo / Ap
Kyle Jamieson left the field on day three of the second test. Photo / Ap
By Andrew Alderson in Nottingham
Kyle Jamieson will return to New Zealand after an MRI scan revealed a stress-reaction to his lower back.
The 27-year-old sustained the injury while bowling on the third day ofthe second cricket test against England and is expected to require four to six weeks of rest before beginning a rehabilitation programme.
He's targeting a return to play in September or October.
Central Districts' Blair Tickner, who was with the side for the early England tour games, has been called into the squad as a replacement.
Kyle Jamieson left the field on day three of the second test. Photo / Ap
He will arrive in the UK prior to the third test at Leeds next week.
CD teammate Dane Cleaver has received his maiden test call-up as a replacement for wicketkeeper Cam Fletcher who has also been ruled out of the tour with a right hamstring strain.
Fletcher sustained the injury while fielding on the fourth day at Trent Bridge and will require up to eight weeks to recover.