Matt Henry, a fast bowler from New Zealand, has officially joined the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) roster. With this purchase, England's all-around player David Willey, who withdrew from the competition due to personal reasons, is directly replaced. Henry, who is renowned for his accurate quick bowling, strengthened LSG's bowling squad for the next season by signing for his base fee of INR 1.25 crores.
Having worn the New Zealand shirt in 25 Tests, 82 One-Day Internationals (ODIs), and 17 Twenty20 Internationals, Matt Henry brings a plethora of international experience to the table. He has played for both the Chennai Super Kings and the Punjab Kings in the past throughout his IPL career, although he has only made a few appearances in the league—he only appeared in two games for the Punjab Kings in 2017.
Following a trend among English cricketers this season, David Willey has decided to retire from the IPL 2024. Mark Wood, another important player for LSG in the previous season, had previously announced that he would not be participating in this edition. In addition, Harry Brook, a young and gifted batter whom the Delhi Capitals acquired in the IPL auction, decided to stay with his family during this difficult time rather than play in the 2024 season for personal reasons when his grandma passed away. This year's IPL withdrawals included bowler Gus Atkinson and opener Jason Roy. Not only did the English players opt out of the IPL 2024, but Adam Zampa of the Rajasthan Royals also chose to stay in Australia for personal reasons.
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