Kane Williamson, the captain of New Zealand, will probably miss the one-day World Cup in India later this year due to a ruptured knee ligament, it was disclosed on Thursday.
According to New Zealand Cricket, the star batsman requires surgery after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee while playing defense for Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League.
Setback to New Zealand
The 32-year-old would “unlikely” be fit to play in the ODI World Cup, which begins in October, according to Black Caps coach Gary Stead. The Black Caps, who have never won the World Cup but have placed second in the last two competitions, would suffer greatly without Williamson.
Williamson said in a statement, “Naturally it’s disappointing to sustain such an injury, but my emphasis now is on having the surgery and beginning rehab.
- Williamson will probably miss the one-day World Cup in India due to a ruptured knee ligament.
- The Black Caps have placed 2nd in the last two competitions and would suffer greatly without Williamson.
- Williamson continues to lead the ODI and Twenty20 teams.
It will take some time, but I’ll work as hard as I can to return to the arena as soon as I can. Williamson injured his leg while trying to make a catch in the IPL opener last Friday, and he had to be helped off the pitch by two physiotherapists.
One of the best batters in cricket is the New Zealander. He was essential to their fight to reach the 2019 World Cup final, where Williamson won star of the competition.
After a draw in the championship game, New Zealand came up painfully short, falling to England in a thrilling Super Over on a boundary countback.
Williamson no longer leads the Test team for New Zealand, but he continues to lead the ODI and Twenty20 teams.
