Why Matt Henry and Glenn Phillips Were Left Out of New Zealands Playing XI
New Zealand has made two changes in the third Test against England. Matt Henry and Glenn Phillips did not make it to the playing XI, even after being the key players. Both of them suffered injuries in the previous game, which now keeps them out of the last match.
The third test between New Zealand and England has started, and some massive changes were made in this game. For England, Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were able to make their return to the team following the nightclub incident. But for New Zealand, the team had two unexpected changes.
Matt Henry and Glenn Phillips are unavailable for the team in this game. This has already made New Zealand stand at the backfoot in this game, as they will be playing without two key players. Matt Henry was the reason why New Zealand was able to defeat England in the previous match. And Glenn Phillips has already registered his maiden Test ton in this series.
But both of these players have been ruled out of the last game due to injuries. Matt Henry suffered with a calf injury after the second game, and Glenn Phillips is suffering with a side strain. The seriousness of their injuries is still not defined by the New Zealand cricket board.
Our Take
Even though Glenn Phillips and Matt Henry won't be playing this game, New Zealand has received a strong start over England. In the last Test, the team has managed to put up a 100-run stand while batting first. Matt Henry's presence will surely be missed, as the team's bowling line-up lacks experience without him.