The Black Caps have been dealt a major blow at the Cricket World Cup, with Matt Henry ruled out of the remainder of the tournament after suffering a torn right hamstring.
The seamer sustained the injury during Wednesday’s heavy defeat by South Africa in Pune, with an MRI scan confirming he has a grade-two lower tear that will require two-to-four weeks’ recovery.
Kyle Jamieson, who earlier in the tournament had been with the team as injury cover, replaced Henry in the Black Caps’ 15-man squad. Coach Gary Stead said the whole team were thinking of the injured bowler.
“We’re gutted for him,” Stead said ahead of Saturday’s clash with Pakistan. “Matt’s been a crucial part of our one-day side for a long time, and to see him ruled out as we reach the business end of this tournament is immensely disappointing.
“He’s consistently been ranked inside the ICC top 10 ODI bowlers for the past few years, which is testament to his class and skills. Moreover, Matt’s a great team man and we’re all going to miss his personality and experience.”