In another development that might shock the already shocked New Zealand team, star pacer Matt Henry hasbeen ruled out of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Henry is all set to miss the final stretch of the event including tomorrow’s all important clash against Pakistan.
The 31-year-old sustained an injury on his right hamstring during New Zealand’s previous league stage match against South Africa at Pune. In that match, perhaps everything went wrong for the Kiwis who saw the Proteas register a 190-run win.
A 4th century for Quinton de Kock in this world cup , What A Player!!! 💯👏
#NZvsSA #SAvsNz #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/yjnQ5bHIvd— Maham Gillani (@DheetAfridian) November 1, 2023
After winning their first 4 matches comprehensively, New Zealand bowed out in front of India at Dharamshala by 4 wickets, thanks to a Virat Kohli masterclass. After that, Trans-Tasman rivals Australia edged out by 5 runs at the same venue.
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It somewhat took a little bit of shine off New Zealand’s initial performances and it has come down to a point where their Semi-finale hopes are hanging off the edge. That is why their next match against Pakistan tomorrow is very important.
First of all they cannot afford to lose and secondly their win has to come in a big margin one. Their bowling department has been at the heart of the misery caused in their last 3 matches. And against South Africa, their bowling as well as Batting – Failed.
But New Zealand’s preparations faced a setback when their most in form Fast bowler Matt Henry snapped his right hamstring. The Blackcaps’ technical committee were quick to name Kyle Jamieson as his replacement who flew into Bengaluru yesterday.
Jamieson has played 13 ODIs for the 2015 and 2019 CWC runners-up and has picked up 14 wickets. He was already with the Kiwi squad and his inclusion has now been offically confirmed by Coach Gary Stead.
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“His skills and physical attributes always make him a threat with the ball and it’s an added bonus he was able to train with us in the first two weeks of the tournament. Kyle’s had to work really hard to return from two separate back injuries and I know he’s really excited about being involved in his first ODI World Cup.”
Meanwhile, Kyle Jamieson is 6 ft 8 inch tall pacer who can regulary click 140kph. The 28-year-old has some experience of playing in Indian soil during the Indian Premier League and has also played 2 Test matches against India in India.
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