New Zealand speedster Kyle Jamieson has been ruled out of the three-match ODI series against England, scheduled to begin on Sunday, due to side stiffness.

The 30-year-old suffered from side stiffness in his left side during training at Bay Oval on Saturday. Jamieson will return to Christchurch this afternoon for further assessment, aiming to return for the West Indies tour in November.

Blackcaps head coach Rob Walter confirmed the decision to rule out Jamieson was precautionary, possibly stemming from his history of back stress fractures, including one after back surgery.

“Kyle experienced some stiffness in his side after bowling today, and we didn’t want to take any risks at this stage of the summer. We felt it was best for him to sit out this one-day series and give himself the best c

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