World Cup 2023: New Zealand bring MS Dhoni's teammate as Matt Henry replacement

New Zealand lost Matt Henry with an injury in the ongoing World Cup, and now the Kiwi pacer has been replaced.

New Zealand have had their issues with injury in the tournament and Henry is the latest to that list. Their captain Kane Williamson is already out from the group stages with a finger injury.

Matt Henry out with a Hamstring Injury

Matt Henry suffered a hamstring injury during New Zealand's last game against South Africa, and will take no part in the tournament anymore.

Kyle Jamieson replaces Matt Henry for World Cup 2023

The Event Technical committee of the ICC World Cup 2023 has approved Kyle Jamieson as the replacement for New Zealand.

The lanky all-rounder is set to join the squad but it is to be seen whether he can feature in New Zealand's next match against Pakistan on Saturday. Jamieson has played 13 ODIs thus far and has 14 wickets to his name.

The 28-year-old is also an able batter and is known for his hard-hitting ability. He has also played 16 Tests and 13 T20I matches for the Black Caps.

Jamieson has played in the IPL as well. He was part of the Royal Challengers Bangalore squad, and currently is a part of MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings. The all-rounder didn't play a match last season in the IPL.

The Event Technical Committee's green light is compulsory for the official integration of a replacement player into the team.

The Event Technical Committee for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 comprises of leadership figures such as Wasim Khan (ICC General Manager - Cricket and ETC Chair), Chris Tetley (ICC Head of Events), Hemang Amin (Interim CEO - BCCI), Gaurav Saxena (General Manager - Operations, BCCI), along with Russel Arnold and Simon Doull serving as Independent Representatives.