Adam Milne Ruled Out Of T20 World Cup 2026 With Hamstring Injury

Adam Milne has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup 2026 with a hamstring injury, with Kyle Jamieson named as his replacement.

New Zealand pace bowler Adam Milne has been ruled out of the 2026 T20 World Cup after suffering a hamstring tear during the SA20. The injury occurred in his opening over for Sunrisers Eastern Cape against MI Cape Town last Sunday. Scans later confirmed the extent of the damage. Kyle Jamieson has been named as Milne’s replacement in the World Cup squad.

Milne was in strong form, with 11 wickets at an average of 16.27 and an economy rate of 7.61.

“We’re all gutted for Adam. He’d worked so hard to get himself ready for the tournament and was looking back to his best in his eight games for the Eastern Cape Sunrisers. It’s unfortunate timing for Adam, and we wish him a speedy recovery,” New Zealand head coach Rob Walter was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo.

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“It’s great that Kyle is already with us here in India. He’s an integral member of our pace-bowling group and has hit the ground running on this tour. He’s a hard worker with a good set of skills and experiences that will hold him in good stead for the tournament,” he added.

Jamieson, already part of New Zealand’s touring group in India, has been upgraded from the travelling reserves. Selectors confirmed that another travelling reserve will join the team before the tournament begins. Rules allow squad changes until January 31, after which ICC clearance will be required.

Meanwhile, New Zealand opens their campaign against Afghanistan on February 8 in Chennai. Before that, they will also play a warm-up match against the USA on February 6 in Mumbai.