Kane Williamson Will Not Be Able To Play ODI World Cup This Year

Kane Williamson set to miss ODI World Cup: New Zealand captain Kane Williamson got injured in IPL 2023. Kane Williamson will have to undergo knee surgery and due to this he will be out of the ODI World Cup to be held in India.

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson injured in IPL 2023

Playing for Gujarat Titans Williamson tried to take a catch at the boundary and then injured his knee. New Zealand Cricket has announced on Thursday that Williamson will be out of the ODI World Cup to be held in India this year.

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Star batsman Kane Williamson will have to undergo surgery. New Zealand head coach Gary Stead said it was difficult for the 32-year-old Williamson to be fit for the ODI World Cup. Williamson's absence is a big blow for New Zealand. The New Zealand team has not won the ODI World Cup title yet. She has definitely been the runner-up twice (2015 and 2019).

What Did Kane Williamson Say

Kane Williamson said in his statement, being injured is disappointing, but my full focus is on starting surgery and rehab. It will take time to recover, but I will do everything to get back on the field as soon as possible. Williamson was hurt while taking a catch at the boundary line on Friday last week. He went out of the ground with the help of two players.

Kane Williamson is one of the best batsman of his country. Kane Williamson played a key role in taking New Zealand to the finals of the 2019 World Cup and became the Player of the Tournament. New Zealand had to lose the title due to low boundary score after the Super Over was drawn. Williamson relinquished the Test captaincy of New Zealand in December, but he is still the ODI and T20 captain.