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Dream of playing for Black Caps ever closer (Otago Daily Times)

"Dean is currently a qualifying player under New Zealand Cricket eligibility regulations," Martin said. "But there is an opportunity for Otago Cricket to make ...

He was named batter of the year following his debut season for Otago in 2019-20. and we are working through that process at the moment," Martin said. "I can’t put a time frame on it because it is out of our control. That showed a lot of commitment from the 24-year-old. He has also taken nine wickets at 12.44, which ranks him in the top five. "He needs to demonstrate a close and credible link to New Zealand Cricket, so things like time spent in New Zealand over the last three years and his rationale for time spent out of New Zealand over the last three years."

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Ford Trophy: Kyle Jamieson takes big step toward Black Caps return (Stuff.co.nz)

Watch: The big quick successfully navigated 9.4 overs, his longest spell since suffering a serious back injury last June.

He was not required with the bat in his Ford Trophy return. Louis Delport’s 4-29 was his best performance in List A cricket, bettering his previous mark of 3-41. [recently played a handful of club games ](https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/cricket/black-caps/130805917/watch-black-cap-kyle-jamieson-takes-a-screamer-at-backward-point-for-weedons-in-club-cricket) [for Weedons](https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/cricket/black-caps/130805917/watch-black-cap-kyle-jamieson-takes-a-screamer-at-backward-point-for-weedons-in-club-cricket) in Canterbury Country club cricket, also safely navigated eight overs, split between two Super Smash matches, over the weekend. Jamieson’s T20 return to domestic cricket in the Super Smash was a successful one with figures of 1-18 against the Wellington Firebirds and 1-26 in his second match against Northern Brave Men. [Trent Boult unlikely to play in the two test series against England](https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/cricket/black-caps/300783815/trent-boult-highly-unlikely-for-england-tests-eyes-world-cup-as-ben-lister-gets-chance-in-india), Black Caps fans and selectors alike will be crossing their fingers for Jamieson to be fit and firing. [Kyle Jamieson](https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/cricket/black-caps/129683377/black-cap-kyle-jamieson-close-to-bowling-again-after-back-injury-on-england-tour) has safely completed his longest spell at the bowling crease since his return from a back injury suffered when playing against [England last June](https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/cricket/black-caps/300613564/kyle-jamieson-ruled-out-of-third-test-for-black-caps-v-england-with-back-injury).

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