{"id":317648,"date":"2023-11-03T12:26:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-03T12:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/popularindinews.com\/?p=317648"},"modified":"2023-11-03T12:26:00","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T12:26:00","slug":"nzs-henry-out-of-world-cup-replaced-by-jamieson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/popularindinews.com\/sport\/nzs-henry-out-of-world-cup-replaced-by-jamieson\/","title":{"rendered":"NZ’s Henry out of World Cup, replaced by Jamieson"},"content":{"rendered":"

Matt Henry has been ruled out of the World Cup in India with a torn right hamstring and replaced in the squad by fellow New Zealand paceman Kyle Jamieson.<\/p>\n

Henry sustained the injury during Wednesday’s match against South Africa in Pune, with a scan confirming a lower tear which will require up to four weeks’ recovery, the team said on Friday.<\/p>\n

“We’re gutted for him,” coach Gary Stead said in a statement.<\/p>\n

“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.”<\/p>\n

The 6-foot-8-inch tall Jamieson arrived in Bengaluru late on Thursday and was expected to train with the team later on Friday.<\/p>\n

Stead said he would be ready for Saturday’s match against Pakistan if required.<\/p>\n

“We’re fortunate to have a player of the class of Kyle waiting in the wings,” he said.<\/p>\n

“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.”<\/p>\n

The Black Caps sit fourth in the standings with two matches in the group phase remaining against Pakistan on Saturday and Sri Lanka next week.<\/p>\n