New Zealand tempo spearhead Matt Henry was on Friday dominated out of the World Cup with a torn proper hamstring and has been changed by Kyle Jamieson.
The 31-year-old sustained the damage throughout New Zealand’s match towards South Africa in Pune on Wednesday and an MRI scan confirmed he had a grade two decrease tear, which would require a minimal of two to 4 weeks of restoration time.
“We’re gutted for him,” head coach Gary Stead stated in Bengaluru.
“Matt’s been an important 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 is persistently been ranked contained in the ICC prime 10 ODI bowlers for the previous few years which is testomony to his class and abilities.
“Furthermore, Matt’s an awesome staff man and we’re all going to overlook his persona and expertise.”
Jamieson reached Bengaluru late on Thursday and was anticipated to coach with the staff on Friday.
The tall 28-year-old, who underwent again surgical procedure in February, had educated for 2 full weeks with New Zealand earlier within the match after he was known as in as cowl for Tim Southee.
Stead stated Jamieson was able to go for Saturday’s sport towards Pakistan.
“We’re lucky to have a participant of the category of Kyle ready within the wings,” Stead stated.
“His abilities and bodily attributes at all times make him a risk with the ball and it is an added bonus he was in a position to practice with us within the first two weeks of the match.
“Kyle’s needed to work actually arduous to return from two separate again accidents and I do know he is actually enthusiastic about being concerned in his first ODI World Cup.”
