ENG vs NZ: Fit-Again Matt Henry Set to Lead New Zealand Attack at Lord’s

New Zealand Test captain Tom Latham has confirmed that Matt Henry will lead the pace attack in the first Test against England at Lord’s, starting on Thursday, 4 June.
Despite being with the squad, Henry was a doubtful starter for the series opener as he was recovering from a minor strain in his left hamstring. Because of the injury, he missed the one-off Test against Ireland in Belfast last week, which New Zealand won by an innings.

Henry’s return to full fitness is good news for New Zealand, as he remains the most experienced pace bowler in the squad. Latham understands what Henry brings to the side.

“I think if you look at Henna’s record over the last three or four years, since taking the new ball, he’s been amazing for us,” Latham told reporters at Lord’s on Wednesday.
Having played county cricket for Somerset and Derbyshire, Henry’s experience will benefit the team.

“His record speaks for itself but I think the experience that he brings in New Zealand, and also in these conditions, is invaluable. He’s played a lot over here, played county cricket and featured in plenty of Test matches here as well,” said Latham. “He’s been fantastic for us, he’s a strike weapon, he’s got a lot of great skills and he leads the attack really well. It’s obviously been a while since he last played Test cricket in December, so he’ll be really excited to get the ball back in his hand and lead the attack again.”

Henry has an impressive overall Test record, with 140 wickets at an average of 27. In England, he has taken 16 wickets at an average of 40.56, with best figures of 4/93.

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