Belfast: New Zealand suffered a major blow when fast bowler Matt Henry was ruled out of the four-day Test against Ireland at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Stormont on Wednesday.
According to a statement released by New Zealand Cricket (NZC), Henry is currently recovering from a low-grade strain in his left hamstring.
The New Zealand pacer will join Will O’Rourke and Kyle Jamieson in a training camp in London ahead of the three-Test series against England starting on June 4.
Meanwhile, Ireland’s opener Paul Stirling also pulled out of the tournament due to a pre-match injury. He was replaced by Stephen Doheny in the Ireland first team.
The hosts also gave debuts to seamers Thomas Mays, Ruben Wilson and Liam McCarthy, while New Zealand included four seamers in their playing XI. All-rounder Dean Foxcroft also made his Test debut.
Following the Ireland match, the Black Caps travel to England for a three-match Test series from June 4 to 29.
At the time of filing this report, New Zealand were 35-2 in 10 overs with Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra at the crease. Ireland fast bowler Mark Adair struck twice to dismiss captain Tom Latham and Devon Conway.
Playing XIs for the same match:
New Zealand: Tom Latham (catch), Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (week), Dean Foxcroft, Nathan Smith, Zach Folks, Blair Tickner and Ben Sears.
Ireland: Andrew Palbirnie (catch), Stephen Doheny, Kate Carmichael, Harry Techter, Curtis Camper, Lorcan Tucker (week), Andy McBrien, Mark Adair, Liam McCarthy, Ruben Wilson and Tom Mayes.
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