It says plenty about the New Zealand way – a philosophy England are hoping to tap in Test cricket – that Matt Henry laughs at the suggestion a shirt is his come Thursday’s Test series opener at Lord’s.
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 seven for 23 at Hagley Oval that matched the New Zealand home record held by Richard Hadlee; during last year’s 1-0 win in England, he was the executioner at Edgbaston.
