Shillong: New Zealand pace bowler Matt Henry is shaking off a concussion and a minor quadriceps injury to prepare for the upcoming home summer. The 34-year-old will rejoin the lineup for Friday's fourth ODI against India in Mount Maunganui after missing the third game due to a collision with teammate Devon Conway. Both players faced a blind spot during the practice accident.
Henry remains upbeat despite the setbacks. "Yeah, I’ve been a little bit unlucky. So thankfully, progressing well with the head," he stated. He joins a 14-member Test squad that includes Conway, Rachin Ravindra, and Tom Blundell. All three players are currently working through their own recovery processes.
New Zealand faces a packed schedule with 10 Tests slated between now and March. The team trails 0-2 in the current ODI series after a rain-affected third match. Henry noted that workload management will require constant communication among the staff to keep the squad sharp. He emphasized that the focus remains on personal performance rather than external championship standings as the two-Test series against India kicks off in Wellington on November 19.
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