Henry and Phillips ruled out of ENG vs NZ 3rd Test at Trent Bridge
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 11:21 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Matt Henry and Glenn Phillips will miss the 3rd Test between England and New Zealand at Trent Bridge due to injuries. Henry is sidelined with a calf strain, while Phillips has a side strain, both sustained during the 2nd Test at The Oval. Their absence presents a significant challenge for New Zealand, who aim to clinch the series after leveling it 1-1. The team won the toss and chose to bat, making several changes to the lineup, including the addition of Mitchell Santner and Blair Tickner.
- •Henry suffered a low-grade calf strain; recovery expected in 2-4 weeks.
- •Phillips is dealing with a side strain, with return timeline still to be assessed.
- •New Zealand made three changes to their XI for this Test.
- •The Black Caps won the toss and elected to bat first.
- •New Zealand will wear black armbands in memory of Bob Blair.
- 11:21 AMYahoo Sports — Why New Zealand's The Oval heroes Matt Henry and Glenn Phillips are not playing ENG vs NZ 3rd Test at Trent Bridge
"While Glenn Phillips and Matt Henry were the heroes of the second Test at the Oval, leading New Zealand to victory, they won't be playing in the series decider at Trent Bridge, and here's why.
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