New Zealand Fast Bowler Matt Henry Ruled Out Of West Indies Tour Due To Injury

New Zealand Pacer Matt Henry was soon ruled out of the West Indies tour due to an injury, as New Zealand suffered a setback ahead of the upcoming ODI series against the West Indies.

Matches veteran Henry trained last week:-

Henry, a veteran of 60 ODIs, experienced pain in his left side during training last week, and the affected area did not improve after ongoing treatment from medical staff.

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The decision to send Henry back to New Zealand was made in hopes that the 30-year-old might recover in time to play during the Kiwi Chappell-Hadley Trophy ODI series against Australia in September.

Henry’s departure has seen inexperienced pacer Ben Sears depart for the Caribbean as his replacement, with the 24-year-old making his international ODI debut during the three-match series starting this week.

New Zealand coach Gary Stead was disappointed to lose Henry:-

While New Zealand coach Gary Stead was disappointed with Henry losing, he is upbeat at the prospect of Sears earning his country’s first ODI cap.

“It’s a shame for Matt to return home at this point of the tour,” Stead said. “Although the injury is not more serious – we felt there was a significant risk that it would get worse through the game.

“With the upcoming ODI series starting Wednesday and consisting of three matches over five days, we saw it prudent to bring in a fully fit replacement.

He is Yet to Play ODI cricket:-

“Ben has come fresh from a successful tour with the Black Caps in Europe and while he has yet to play ODI cricket – we are confident he is ready if called upon.

“At 24 he is an exciting young prospect and we love his pace and skill.

“Matt is on his way home as we speak and will begin his rehabilitation immediately to prepare for the ODI series in Australia in early September.”

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New Zealand ODI squad: 1. Kane Williamson (captain), 2. Finn Allen, 3. Trent Boult, 4. Michael Bracewell, 5. Devon Conway, 6. Lockie Ferguson, 7. Martin Guptill, 8. Tom Latham, 9. Daryl Mitchell, 10. Jimmy Neesham, 11. Glenn Phillips, 12. Ben Sears, 13. Mitchell Santner, 14. Ish Sodhi, 15. Tim Southee.