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Matt Henry Breaks Down In Tears After Failing Fitness Test For Champions Trophy Final

Poulomi Chakraborty

Matt Henry In Tears (Source: @abubakartarar_/x.com)Matt Henry In Tears (Source: @abubakartarar_/x.com)

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Sunday becomes extra special as cricket fans enjoy the thrilling Champion Trophy final between India and New Zealand. After an exhilarating season, both sides are locking horns on the big stage as the excitement is touching the sky.

Before stepping into the final encounter, Kiwis had a heartbreak as Matt Henry has been ruled out of the big showdown. But the Kiwi bowler couldn’t hold back tears as he failed to pass the fitness test.

Henry In Tears As He Fails In Fitness Test

As the tournament returned after 8-year gap, cricket fans enjoyed unmissable cricket action. Since the beginning of the tournament, India and New Zealand have showcased excellence and crossed swords in the final showdown. Even after having a star-studded squad, the Kiwis are facing the Men in Blue without Matt Henry.

While facing South Africa in the second semifinal, Matt Henry injured his shoulder while taking Heinrich Klaasen’s catch. Despite the setback, he showed immense grit, briefly leaving the field before making a determined return. Not only did he bowl his remaining two overs, but he also took the field again.

But the biggest heartbreak came for the bowler on the big day as he failed to pass the fitness Test and missed out on the high-voltage final clash. Despite being the tournament’s highest wicket-taker, he had to watch from the sidelines, a crushing blow from which he couldn't hold back his tears. The heartbreaking moment grabbed the limelight.

Dubai Fans Are Experiencing The Nail-Biting Thriller

As the final encounter is turning the heat in Dubai, fans are enjoying a nail-biting encounter. After winning the toss, the Kiwis opted to bat first and gave a promising start. After making a 57-run partnership while opening the innings, Will Young walked away, scoring 15 runs.

After that, Kuldeep Yadav added woes to the Kiwi batting order as he sent back Rachin Ravindra and Kuldeep Yadav consecutively. In the 24th over, New Zealand is standing on 108/4.