NEW DELHI: New Zealand pacer Matt Henry is doubtful for the Champions Trophy final against India due to a shoulder niggle, but coach Gary Stead remains hopeful that the in-form bowler will recover in time for Sunday's clash. Henry currently tops the tournament's wicket-taking charts with 10 scalps, including an impressive 5/42 against India in the group stage.
The 33-year-old sustained the injury after landing on his shoulder during the semifinal against South Africa in Lahore on Wednesday.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!"Matt obviously landed on his shoulder and it was pretty uncomfortable. I guess the positive thing from our perspective is that he got back out there to bowl. We've had some scans done on him," Stead told reporters on Friday.
The coach expressed optimism about Henry’s availability for the final.
"We're going to give him every chance to be playing in this match, so still a little bit unknown at this stage.
"He's obviously pretty sore just from landing on the point of his shoulder, but yeah, hopefully he will be okay," he added.
New Zealand lost just one match in the group stage, against India, with Henry's 5/42 in that game standing as the best bowling figures of the tournament so far.
The TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the ...
Read MoreThe TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the essence of live sporting events and deliver compelling content to readers worldwide.
From running live blogs for India and non-India cricket matches to global spectacles featuring Indian talents, like the Chess World Cup final featuring Praggnanandhaa and the Badminton World Championships semifinal featuring HS Prannoy, our live coverage extends to all mega sporting events. We extensively cover events like the Olympics, Asian Games, Cricket World Cups, FIFA World Cups, and more.
The desk is also adept at writing comprehensive match reports and insightful post-match commentary, complemented by stats-based articles that provide an in-depth analysis of player performances and team dynamics.
We track news wires for key stories, conduct exclusive player interviews in both text and video formats, and file content from print editions and reporters. We keep track of all viral stories, trending topics and produce our own copies on the subjects.
We deliver accurate, engaging, and up-to-the-minute sports content, round the clock.
Read Less
Start a Conversation
Post comment