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Welsh Fire have signed New Zealand fast bowler Matt Henry as a replacement for the injured Chris Woakes. Henry, who previously played for Fire, will join after New Zealand's Test against Zimbabwe. Woakes suffered a dislocated shoulder while fielding in England's Test against India. Fire, who lost their opening match, also feature Steve Smith among their overseas players.

Key Points: Matt Henry Replaces Injured Chris Woakes for Welsh Fire in The Hundred

  • Matt Henry steps in for injured Chris Woakes in The Hundred
  • Henry previously took 11 wickets in 8 matches for Fire
  • Woakes dislocated shoulder in India Test but batted bravely
  • Fire also have Steve Smith among overseas stars
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The Hundred: Welsh Fire sign Matt Henry as replacement for injured Chris Woakes

New Zealand pacer Matt Henry joins Welsh Fire as Chris Woakes' replacement after the England all-rounder dislocated his shoulder in the India Test.

"Henry will link up with the Fire squad following the conclusion of New Zealand’s Test against Zimbabwe. – Welsh Fire"

London, Aug 8

New Zealand’s right-arm fast bowler Matt Henry has been signed up by Welsh Fire as a replacement for the injured England seam-bowling all-rounder Chris Woakes in the ongoing edition of The Hundred men’s competition.

Henry, 33, will link up with the Fire squad following the conclusion of New Zealand’s ongoing second Test against Zimbabwe at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo and is expected to be available for selection from their match against Manchester Originals on August 13.

Henry has previously represented Fire in eight matches in last two seasons, where he picked up 11 wickets. The fast bowler, who is all set for his third stint with the Fire, was recently in action for Somerset, picking 16 wickets in 10 T20 Blast appearances for the club.

The development comes after Woakes, 36, dislocated his left shoulder while fielding on day one of England’s fifth Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test against India at The Oval. Despite the injury keeping him away from bowling duties, Woakes came out to bat with his left arm in a sling on day five’s play, earning him plaudits worldwide for his courageous act.

Woakes looked in pain while running between the wickets and didn’t face a ball during the last-wicket stand as Gus Atkinson farmed the strike. It didn’t help though as England eventually fell short by six runs in a chase of 374, with India levelling the five-match Test series at 2-2.

Welsh Fire began their campaign in The Hundred with a loss to Northern Superchargers on Thursday. Henry will now be the fourth men's overseas player in the Fire squad alongside Australia trio of Steve Smith, Chris Green and Riley Meredith. As per The Hundred’s rules, only three overseas players are permitted to play in the starting eleven.

- IANS

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Shreya B
Interesting to see how they'll manage 4 overseas players when only 3 can play. Steve Smith is a must, so Henry might have to wait his turn. The Hundred needs more Indian players though! Where's our representation? 😕
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Aman W
That England-India Test match was epic! Woakes showed real guts to bat injured. But honestly, why are we discussing English domestic cricket when India has much better T20 leagues? The Hundred is just a poor copy of IPL.
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Priya S
Matt Henry is a solid bowler but at 33, is he really a long-term solution? Fire should have looked at younger talent. Also, hope Woakes recovers soon - cricket needs such dedicated players regardless of nationality.
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Karan T
The real story here is India leveling the series 2-2! That last Test was 🔥. About The Hundred - it's good exposure for players but can't match the energy of IPL matches in Wankhede or Eden Gardens!

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