New Zealand paceman Matt Henry has joined forces at the Lucknow Super Giants. The fast bowler was signed as a replacement for injured English bowling all rounder, David Willey. Willey’s withdrawal marks him as the second player this season to opt out of the LSG squad following the withdrawal of his fellow Englishman, Mark Wood, who pulled himself out of the tournament to manage workload ahead of the ICC Men’s t20 World Cup in June 2024.
Willey had to opt out of the tournament due to personal reasons. LSG bought the kiwi quick, Henry for an amount of INR 1.25 crores. Matt Henry had previously represented the Punjab Kings in IPL 2017. So far, Henry has represented New Zealand in 25 Test matches, 82 One-Day Internationals (ODIs), and 17 T20 Internationals.
LSG’s winless streak this season could find a turnaround with Henry’s arrival, benefiting both the team and the player. His addition as a proven international pacer might strengthen their bowling unit, enhancing their overall performance. Lucknow started their campaign with a loss against Rajasthan Royals and are now gearing up to face PBKS in their second fixture.
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