"We Are Still A Handsome Bunch Without Matt Henry": Lockie Ferguson Ahead Of Cricket World Cup Semi-Final vs India

Lockie Ferguson believes New Zealand bowling attack remain a 'handsome bunch' despite losing fast bowler Matt Henry and have all bases covered for the World Cup semifinal against India in Mumbai on Wednesday. New Zealand were the last to qualify for the semifinals, having lost four games in a row after winning as many. They won their last league game against Sri Lanka to make the cut. Ferguson said they would not be troubled much with Henry's unavailability due to torn right hamstring.

"We look good here. Matt Henry is obviously a big hole in our side and we're still a handsome bunch without Matt Henry," Ferguson told the media ahead of New Zealand's training session at the Wankhede Stadium.

"I will take that on the chin, but now, from a cricket point of view, Tim Southee brings a lot of experience. Obviously, being captain of the Test team, captain in the T20s and one-dayers too, that experience counts for a lot." Ferguson said Southee also has the requisite experience of playing in India and that should hold New Zealand in good stead. "He has also played a lot in India, which is great too, obviously pretty disheartened with how Matt Henry exited the World Cup, which was such a shame.

"We know injuries always come at the worst time, but no doubt he will be supporting from back home and Tim Southee is raring to go," Ferguson added.

Ferguson said even though the template here at the Wankhede has been about team batting first after winning toss, New Zealand will have ready plans for all situations.

"The stats are probably favouring batting first, but at the same time it is (a) not up to me, and (b) we have to play the game on the day. Whatever it might be, bat or ball ball first, we have got plans for that. And it is