Quick Info
| Profession | Professional cricketer |
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| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Date of Birth | 14/12/1991 |
| Age | 34 years |
| Birthplace | Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Matthew James Henry
Henry took six wickets for 27 runs as New Zealand beat India by 244 runs in the fourth ODI at Mount Maunganui. He dismissed Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer in a single over early in India's innings. Will Young's century helped New Zealand total 333 batting first.
Henry took his first ten-wicket haul in Test cricket during New Zealand's Test match in England, which took place between 17 and 21 June 2026. The performance followed a run of strong form that saw him rise in the ICC Test bowling rankings.
Henry was granted paternity leave by New Zealand Cricket during the 2026 T20 World Cup and flew home to be present for the birth of his second child. He later rejoined the squad for the semi-final, as the team relied on his availability.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Right-arm fast-medium bowler who plays domestic cricket for Canterbury and represents the New Zealand national team in all three international formats. He has also played county cricket in England for Kent, Somerset and Derbyshire, and has been part of the Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants squads in the Indian Premier League. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
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| Bowling Style | Right-arm fast-medium |
| Role | Bowler |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Sibling | Ken Henry (brother) |
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| Spouse | Holly Henry (née Carran) |
Career
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| Domestic Debut | Plunket Shield for Canterbury against Wellington, 2011 | ||||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Almost did not play for New Zealand after back surgery in 2012 | |
| 2. Was called up as cover for the 2014 ODI series against India and took four wickets on debut | |
| 3. Is known by the nickname Matty |
