IPL 2021: Kyle Jamieson unsure of participation when tournament resumes in UAE
RCB’s Rs 15 crore buy Kyle Jamieson has “no idea” whether he will be available when the IPL 2021 season resumes in UAE. The BCCI has officialy shifted the remaining matches of IPL 2021 in UAE and is planning to schedule matches from third week of September.
RCB pacer Kyle Jamieson (PTI Image)
HIGHLIGHTS
- RCB’s Kyle Jamieson has said that he was unsure about his availability when IPL 2021 resumes
- BCCI has recently shifted the remaining matches of IPL 2021 to the UAE
- RCB had bought Kyle Jamieson for Rs 15 crore in the IPL 2021 mini auction
On being asked whether he would be available to play for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) when IPL 2021 resumes in UAE, Kyle Jamieson said that he had “no idea really”.
Notably, the BCCI recently announced that the remaining 31 matches of the IPL 2021 will be played in UAE as hosting the suspended season will be difficult in India due to the monsoons. The 14th edition of the cash-rich league was suspended due to second wave of coronavirus pandemic in India. Several players and support staff tested positive for the deadly virus even inside the highly secure bio-bubbles.
“To be fair I have no idea really. That news came out couple of days ago, we have not had any conversation about it. Our mind is on the Test against England and the final against India. Don’t want to look too far ahead,” Jamieson told reporters on Sunday.
Further, the 26-year-old talked about the upcoming 2-Test series versus England the following World Test Championship (WTC) final against India from June 18 in Southampton. Jamieson, who has played 6 Tests till date, said that he was excited about playing at the Lord’s for the first time in his career. New Zealand face England from June 2 at the venue.
“It is my first trip to England. I am playing cricket for first time at Lord’s. If I get distracted by something in two three weeks time then I would end up not being in great shape.”
“I am just trying to be as mindful as I can around this Test and enjoy. Who knows if it ever happens again for me. So just focusing on this Test and Edgbaston and then the final (against India). It is not going to go away or come any closer so I will take care of this one first.”
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