Matt Henry Ruled Out: New Zealand, which has lagged behind in the race for the semi-finals after three back-to-back defeats in the World Cup 2023, has suffered a big blow. The hamstring injury of the team’s fast bowler Matt Henry has been found to be serious. In such a situation, he has been dropped from the World Cup squad. Kyle Jamieson has been added to the squad in place of Matt Henry.
Matt Henry was injured while bowling against South Africa on Wednesday night. The situation was such that he had to leave his over midway. After the match, his MRI scan was done, which revealed that his injury was serious and it would take two to four weeks to heal. After this, the New Zealand team dropped Henry and included Jamieson in his place. Decided to do.
By the way, the New Zealand team management was already aware of the results of Matt Henry’s MRI scan that his injury was not going to heal soon. In such a situation, immediately after the match with Africa, he had sent an invitation to fast bowler Kyle Jamieson to come to India. Jamieson has also joined the team on Thursday night. He is participating in a practice session with the team in Bengaluru. He was earlier called as cover for Matt Henry but now he has been made a part of the Kiwi team’s World Cup squad.
Kiwi team is struggling with injuries
Fast bowler Lockie Ferguson could not play against South Africa due to injury. Jimmy Neesham also got injured during the match against Africa. However, now both of them are expected to be fit. Apart from these, Kane Williamson and Mark Chapman are also out of the team due to injury.
There is a big match on Saturday
New Zealand now has to face Pakistan in the World Cup. This match to be held on Saturday (4 November) is very important for New Zealand and Pakistan to reach the semi-finals. If the Kiwi team loses here, then the path to the semi-finals will become difficult for them and the possibility of Pakistan’s entry will become stronger.