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Adam Milne Ruled Out of T20 World Cup: Just days before the start of the 2026 T20 World Cup, bad news has emerged for the New Zealand cricket team. Star fast bowler Adam Milne has been ruled out of the entire tournament due to injury. This is considered a major blow to New Zealand's World Cup campaign.
Why Adam Milne is out of the T20 World Cup
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Adam Milne sustained the injury on January 18 while playing for Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the SA20 league. According to medical reports, he has a severe strain in his left hamstring, which will keep him out of action for an extended period. Milne was in excellent form in preparation for the tournament, but this injury has dashed his hopes.
Adam Milne's replacement for the T20 World Cup
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Following Milne's withdrawal, New Zealand has included experienced fast bowler Kyle Jamieson in the main squad. Jamieson was already with the team in India as a 'travelling reserve', which will make it easier for him to integrate with the team. The board will soon announce a replacement player for Jamieson's reserve spot.
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Kiwi pace unit struggling with injuries
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The New Zealand team is currently grappling with a long list of injuries. Besides Milne, several other key bowlers are also unfit
- Will O'Rourke, Blair Tickner, Nathan Smith, and Ben Sears are currently injured.
- Lockie Ferguson is out of the India series due to a calf injury.
- Mitchell Santner, Mark Chapman, and Matt Henry have recently returned from injuries.
In addition, the team faces another challenge Lockie Ferguson and Matt Henry may miss some of the initial World Cup matches due to paternity leave.
Coach Rob Walter's Statement
Team head coach Rob Walter expressed his disappointment at Milne's withdrawal, saying:
"We are all very sad for Adam. He had worked very hard for this tournament and was also looking in great form in the SA20. This is unfortunate timing for him."
Expressing confidence in Jamieson, he said, "It's good for us that Kyle is already with us in India. He is a key member of our pace unit and has been looking in good rhythm on this tour."
T20 World Cup 2026: New Zealand Squad
Mitchell Santner (captain), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi.
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