Matt Henry doubtful for Champions Trophy final | Cricket News – The Times of India

DUBAI: Just two days earlier than the Champions Trophy final in opposition to India on Sunday, New Zealand are left sweating over the health of their in-kind, most skilled tempo bowler Matt Henry, who’s at the moment the match’s main wicket-taker with 10 scalps in 4 matches.
The 33-12 months-outdated injured his proper shoulder whereas taking a catch to dismiss Hein wealthy Klaasen within the twenty ninth over. After going again to the dressing room, the quick bowler returned to bowl two extra overs within the Kiwis’ semifinal win in opposition to South Africa.
Black Caps‘ head coach Gary Stead mentioned on Friday that Henry’s health standing was “unknown”. “It is still a little bit of an unknown. He is obviously pretty sore just from landing on the point of his shoulder. (We are) hopeful he will be OK,” Stead mentioned.
Stead talked about that the Kiwis will give Henry “every chance” to recuperate for the final. “It was pretty uncomfortable. The positive thing for us is he got back out there to bowl. We’ve had some scans and stuff done on him and we are going to give him every chance to be playing in this match,” Stead mentioned.