“he’s disappointed to be missing out because of injury.” – Gary Stead

               During the match between the White ball and Pakistan, Henry Matt was called out because of the abdominal strain that he experienced on their final day of the second Test in Karachi, A international cricketer Doug Bracewell replaced Henry matt after suffering in abdominal pain, exact on their final day of their second test in Karachi. Henry will need two to four weeks of rest and recovery.

               With the 68 International caps, Doug had featured in ODI series at home, A series against Netherlands this last April.

               The right-handed cri9cketer has been batting well in domestic cricket. He will arrive in Pakistan on Wednesday. While the pace bowler Jacob Duffy called to replace Tim Southee this coming India tour.

               The team will travel to India after wrapping up their three-match ODI series in this January 15 with Pakistan. The Black Caps will kick off their India White Ball tour with their first ODI in Hyderabad on January 18, before playing in Raipur and Indore.

               While on the other hand, Gary Stead a coach of New Zealand team said Bracewell was Henry’s replacement in the ODI squad.

               Stated in NZC on Monday “Doug is a quality bowler with a lot of experience and we feel his skills best compliment the bowling mix we already have in the squads for Pakistan and India,”

               “He has experience across all three formats at international level, has experience in the subcontinent, and has already shown his range of skills this season.” Pertaining to Henry, who experienced injury on their final day test in Karachi. Coach Stead said “Matt has been one of the leaders of our ODI attack for a number of years and I know he’s disappointed to be missing out because of injury.” “With important home series coming up, it’s vital he has time to recover properly over the coming weeks.”

 

“These are the best T20 cricketers in India and that’s why they are here” – Hardik Pandya said.

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