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    A decision is looming for the Black Caps ahead of the third cricket test against the West Indies, which gets underway on Thursday at the Bay Oval whether to play Kyle Jamieson or not

    A decision is looming for the Black Caps ahead of the third cricket test against the West Indies, which gets underway on Thursday at the Bay Oval whether to play Kyle Jamieson or not


    The Canterbury fast bowler is continuing his return to form after a lengthy injury layoff, with selectors closely monitoring his performances in domestic cricket, but wasn't picked for this weekend's Plunket Shield clash against Auckland.

    Black Caps selector Gavin Larsen was tight lipped, but says they do have to consider the big picture.



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