New Zealand player Kyle Jamieson has suffered another massive setback after scans revealed a new stress fracture on his back that will keep him out of action at least another year as well. It is also noteworthy that, the new injury is on the same part of the back where he had surgery last year. However, he isn’t likely to go under the knife this time around also.

“I am hopeful I still have many more playing days ahead of me” – Kyle Jamieson

“The last few days have been some of my most challenging but I am hugely grateful for the support I’ve received from my partner, family, teammates, support staff and medical professionals,” Kyle Jamieson said in a statement. “I know injuries are part of life as a cricketer and at my age I am hopeful I still have many more playing days ahead of me.”

The veteran has been mostly on the sidelines over the last couple of years because of a result of back issues. After getting injured in June 2022, he came back last February against England at home.

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“We will be fully behind him on the rehabilitation road ahead” – Gary Stead

However, there was a recurrence of the injury just ahead of his anticipated return and he was forced to have surgery that also ruled him out for a few months as well. Even though he returned with a bang in all three formats post the recovery, the latest injury setback will not see him in action again in 2024 as well.

“We’ve all seen how much work Kyle has put into returning to international cricket and for him to have a setback like this is tough news to get,” New Zealand head coach Gary Stead said. “On the positive side we know how determined he is to keep playing cricket for New Zealand and we will be fully behind him on the rehabilitation road ahead. His resolve is undiminished.”