New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Jamieson will miss the third and deciding Test against England at Trent Bridge as part of a planned workload management strategy, captain Tom Latham confirmed on Wednesday.

The towering seamer, who stands nearly seven feet (2.13 metres) tall, claimed 10 wickets at an average of 24.20 across the opening two Tests. With the three-match series level at 1-1, the decider begins in Nottingham on Thursday.

Jamieson, who has only recently returned from a succession of back injuries, bowled 65 overs across the Tests at Lord’s and The Oval, the highest workload of any bowler from either side. New Zealand has opted to rest him as a precaution.

“KJ won’t be available for selection. The plan was always for him to play two Test matches,” Latham told reporters at Trent Bridge.

“He’s certainly not injured, there’s nothing to worry about. We know the road he’s had over the last two or three years and for him to get back to this point, to be able to play two matches, has been a win for us and a win for KJ.”

Blair Tickner is in contention to replace Jamieson in the pace attack, while New Zealand is also considering recalling left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner, who has regained fitness, with unusually hot and dry conditions forecast in Nottingham.

Heat warnings have been issued for the opening two days of the Test, but Latham downplayed concerns over the weather.

“I wouldn’t say it’s a concern,” he said.

“As international cricketers we’re used to playing around the world in pretty hot and humid conditions.

“From a hydration point of view, it’s important to stay on top of that and give yourself the best chance of performing over the five days.”

Published on Jun 25, 2026