New Zealand lose key player for Champions Trophy Final against India
The Black Caps have been forced into making one change for the tournament decider, with their pace spearhead ruled out of the Final.
New Zealand have suffered a massive blow with key pacer Matt Henry ruled out of Sunday's ICC Champions Trophy Final due to injury.
Henry hurt his shoulder when completing a catch in the outfield during the Black Caps' 50-run victory over South Africa in the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy and hasn't recovered in time for the tournament decider against India in Dubai.
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His place in New Zealand's side has been taken by Nathan Smith, who featured in the tournament opener against Pakistan.
Henry is the leading wicket-taker at the Champions Trophy with 10 scalps.
New Zealand XI: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Kyle Jamieson, William ORourke, Nathan Smith
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