Jamieson cites injury-plagued bowling unit as New Zealand trails India in ODIs

New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson stated that the absence of a consistent bowling unit has been a source of frustration for the team during the ongoing white-ball series against India. According to ThePrint, Jamieson noted that the lack of continuity has affected New Zealand's ability to perform well in the current contest. The team is currently trailing 0-2 in the ODI series after three matches, following a 2-3 loss in the preceding T20I series, as reported by The Hindu and ThePrint.

The disruption in the bowling attack is primarily due to injuries affecting senior players. ThePrint reported that Matt Henry and Lockie Ferguson have been sidelined, while Blair Tickner also sustained a hand injury in the most recent game. Jamieson explained to host broadcasters before the toss of the third ODI that the team has not had the desired repetitions to build camaraderie and cohesion within the attack. He expressed hope that the players could come together for a sustained run of cricket in the coming weeks.

In the third ODI, which was abandoned due to inclement weather, Jamieson performed well in the cold and wet conditions at Wellington. ThePrint noted that he troubled the Indian batters with his seam and bounce, taking three wickets. He mentioned that he was trying to manage the weather conditions and put pressure on the opposition. Jamieson also expressed satisfaction with the pitch conditions in this series, contrasting them with the "belters" where an economy rate of less than 10 is considered praiseworthy. He said, "So it’s nice to have a little bit in your favour," according to ThePrint.

Jamieson also discussed the adjustment required when switching from white-ball cricket to the Test format. He admitted that it takes some time but emphasized the importance of trusting the work done and the process. He added that time away from the game is used to work on his physical condition and focus on controllables. He felt that his game was in an okay space, but he needed to get the physical side of his game under better control. He concluded by saying that he is coming out the other side of his adjustment period and is looking forward to a significant run of Test cricket, according to ThePrint.