Napier, Dec. 5 -- New Zealand star speedster Kyle Jamieson has returned to the red-ball action in the Plunket Shield on Friday, according to ESPNcricinfo. Jamieson played his first FC (First-Class) game since February 2024.

Jamieson has been a regular player for New Zealand in white-ball cricket. However, the BlackCaps are not rushing with the right-arm pacer into Test cricket after recovering from a back injury.

New Zealand coach Rob Walter said Jamieson's workload and rhythm need to be monitored in the Plunket Shield, a view Jacob Oram, the bowling coach, agreed with.

"Kyle, as we know, is damn skilful. We also know he's a guy who has had a few niggles himself over the last 12-18 months and one major one with his back. So, we're just...