'We haven't had the repetitions we'd have liked' - Kyle Jamieson rues injury woes for New Zealand bowlers amid ODIs vs India

New Zealand arrived at the third ODI against India trailing 0-2 in the series after the opening two games. The team had also lost the preceding T20I series 3-2 to the Men in Blue, setting up a challenging run of white-ball cricket.

Kyle Jamieson, the 31-year-old fast bowler, addressed the disruptions caused by injuries to key members of the bowling attack. Matt Henry and Lockie Ferguson had been ruled out of the series through injury, while Blair Tickner sustained a hand injury during the second match, further depleting New Zealand's bowling options.

"It's a wee bit of frustration, right? You're always trying to put a similar attack out there so you can build camaraderie and cohesion. We haven't had the repetitions we'd have liked. Hopefully, over the next couple of weeks, we'll all be out there together and get a good run of cricket as a group," Jamieson told the host broadcaster before the toss for the third ODI, which was later abandoned due to inclement weather.

What makes seam-friendly conditions ideal for Jamieson?

In the second ODI at Wellington on November 7, Jamieson delivered an impressive performance, taking 3 for 35 in challenging conditions. His display demonstrated the value of having experienced bowlers available for selection and the importance of building momentum through consistent team combinations.

Jamieson highlighted his preference for seam-friendly surfaces where bowlers receive natural assistance from the pitch. He explained his comfort in such conditions, noting that he had spent much of his career on wickets where maintaining an economy rate below 10 represented a successful day's work.

"I love it. I'm so used to playing on wickets where, if your economy rate is under 10, you've had a pretty good day. So it's nice to have a little bit in your favour," Jamieson said.

"You can just land the ball in the right area and hope to get a bit of assistance. It's nice to have conditions working for the bowlers, and long may that continue," he added.

How does Jamieson approach format transitions?

The transition between white-ball and red-ball formats requires significant mental and physical adjustment, particularly with a demanding Test schedule approaching. Jamieson acknowledged the complexity of switching between the two formats while maintaining performance standards.

"It takes a while, but you trust the work you've done and trust the process. Then it's about surrendering to the game and dealing with whatever happens," Jamieson said.

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During his time away from competitive cricket, Jamieson concentrated on rebuilding his physical condition and managing his workload more effectively. He emphasised that his technical skills remained sound, but addressing the physical dimension of his game was the priority.

"I always felt my game was in a good place. The key was getting my body into a better position and having more control over the physical side of things," Jamieson said.

"I felt that if I could put those steps in place and get a consistent run of cricket, things would be okay. Thankfully, it feels like I'm coming out the other side now. We've got a big run of Test cricket coming up, so touch wood that continues," he added.