New Zealand have suffered a significant blow to their bowling division as star pacer Matt Henry has been dominated out of World Cup 2023. Henry suffered an damage to his proper hamstring throughout New Zealand’s conflict in opposition to South Africa on Wednesday. The Kiwi star has a grade two decrease tear, New Zealand Cricket confirmed.
Notably, the Blackcaps have changed Henry with Kyle Jamieson of their squad. “Matt Henry has been dominated out of the Cricket World Cup 2023 with a torn proper hamstring and has been changed within the squad by Kyle Jamieson. An MRI scan confirmed he has a grade two decrease tear which would require at the very least 2 to 4 weeks to recuperate from WC,” New Zealand Cricket confirmed on X.
Head coach Gary Stead stated he felt gutted for Henry lacking out on the rest of the match. “Matt’s been a vital a part of our One Day facet for a very long time and to see him dominated out as we attain the enterprise finish of this match is immensely disappointing. He’s constantly been ranked contained in the ICC prime 10 ODI bowlers for the previous few years which is a testomony to his class and expertise. Furthermore, Matt’s an ideal crew man and we’re all going to overlook his character and expertise,” Stead stated as quoted by NZC.
The Blackcaps are hit with damage points to essential gamers. Henry picked a hamstring and Jamieson was known as in as his cowl earlier. Lockie Ferguson, James Neesham, Mark Chapman and Kane Williamson are additionally troubled with damage points. New Zealand face Pakistan subsequent on November 4 at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. The Blackcaps have misplaced three video games in a row within the match and now face competitors from Pakistan for a spot within the semifinals. That they had received the primary three video games of the match however now stand in 4th place within the factors desk.
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