New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Jamieson has decided to skip the three T20 internationals against India to focus on the upcoming Test series that signals the start of the new World Test championship cycle. Jamieson joins his skipper Kane Williamson, who has also decided to miss the T20Is to prepare for the two-match Test series, starting on November 25 in Kanpur. In what will come as a boost, Lockie Ferguson, who was ruled out of the T20 World Cup due to a calf injury, has been deemed fit. "He's recovered very well from his calf injury that he picked up at the very start of the World Cup. Wednesday's T20I opener in Jaipur will be followed by games on Friday and Sunday in Ranchi and Kolkata respectively, before the Test series kicks off on November 23.

Source: Stuff November 17, 2021 05:22 UTC