Overview
- New Zealand Cricket confirmed Henry will fly home to be with his wife for the birth of their second child after the England game in Colombo.
- Head coach Rob Walter backed the decision and expressed hope Henry could rejoin for the final stages if circumstances allow.
- Henry was named in New Zealand’s XI for the England clash, with the Black Caps opting for an unchanged side.
- Team management signaled they are unlikely to name a replacement immediately, citing seam options such as Jacob Duffy, Kyle Jamieson and Jimmy Neesham.
- A win over England would secure New Zealand a semi-final berth, while a loss would leave qualification hinging on Sri Lanka vs Pakistan and net run rate; Henry has six wickets in five matches at an economy near 7.39.