ENG vs NZ 1st Test – Matt Henry backs McCullum for success – New Zealand pacer Matt Henry has backed fellow Kiwi and new England Test head coach Brendon McCullum to succeed at his job. Henry, who is a part of the 20-man squad for the upcoming three-match Test series against England at home, believes, “he’ll (McCullum) do a good job,” while in charge of the England team. Follow All ENG vs NZ 1st Test Live Updates and Score on InsideSport.IN.
- England take on New Zealand in the three-match Test series
- New Zealand return to England a year after winning the World Test Championship (WTC) final against India
- Matt Henry will be part of the New Zealand team, while McCullum takes charge of his first series for England as coach
ENG vs NZ 1st Test: New Zealand speedster Matt Henry backs Brendon McCullum to succeed as England coach says, ‘He’ll do a good job’
Henry determined to win but backs McCullum –
Speaking ahead of the Test series to The Guardian, which starts in less than a week, Henry said, “I can only speak from my experience but I loved Brendon’s leadership. He’s great with people and building relationships. I’m sure he’ll do a really good job with England.
“Something we’ve prided ourselves on is doing it our way, operating in a way that is authentic to us as a group, having that style of play. Brendon was instrumental in setting it up, then Kane Williamson took it on as captain and the group evolved further, ” the pacer further added.
Henry ready to shine in English summer –
- In the last outing for the reigning Test world champions against South Africa in February Henry was named player of the series.
- With 14 wickets and figures of 23/7 at Hagley Oval that matched the New Zealand home record held by Richard Hadlee; during last year’s 1-0 win in England, after being the executioner at Edgbaston.
- While Trent Boult could be out of the first Test after returning from a long IPL campaign, Henry will be assured of a place in the team.
- The devastating right-arm bowler will have point to prove as he will face the challenging conditions of England.
ENG vs NZ 1st Test: New Zealand speedster Matt Henry backs Brendon McCullum to succeed as England coach says, ‘He’ll do a good job’
McCullum’s first task against native New Zealand –
- In the meantime, Brendon McCullum will take charge of his first Test series after being named the head coach.
- Henry and company will be out to get valuable points in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) as they try to defend their title.
- McCullum will take on his native New Zealand and will be ready to make an impression.
- England are currently bottom of the World Test Championship (WTC) and are almost certainly out of the reckoning to make the final next year.
New Zealand’s tour of England –
| Matches | Date | Venue |
| First Test | 2 to 6 June | Lord’s, London |
| Second Test | 10 to 14 June | Trent Bridge, Nottingham |
| Third Test | 23 to 27 June | Headingley, Leeds |
ENG vs NZ 1st Test: New Zealand speedster Matt Henry backs Brendon McCullum to succeed as England coach says, ‘He’ll do a good job’
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