Good news for New Zealand: Kane Williamson will return for ICC World Cup 2023.
Before the ICC World Cup 2023, good news has emerged for the Kiwi team. According to sources, New Zealand team captain Kane Williamson is returning to the team. Kane Williamson, who was injured during the Indian Premier League, was out of the tournament. He has refrained from professional cricket until now, indicating that his main priority is the World Cup tournament.
India will host the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, and Kane Williamson will be included in New Zealand’s 15-member team for this tournament. This is a relief for the New Zealand team. Kane Williamson sustained an injury during the IPL and subsequently underwent knee surgery, keeping him away from the field. In such a situation, there is a strong possibility that Kane Williamson will showcase his talent in the World Cup. New Zealand team head coach Stead has given his statement on Kane Williamson, saying that he has made unprecedented efforts for his rehabilitation and has received expert support.
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According to Stead, Kane Williamson has played at the highest level, and after the injury, he was in no hurry to return to the field. He has made the right decision by being cautious, and we will fully support him in this decision. The World Cup tournament is an important competition, and every team in the cricket world aims to achieve greatness by showcasing their performance. For this purpose, it is necessary to select the best team. Stead said,
“We are delighted with his selection and would like to support his recovery, although we would like to monitor his progress over the next month based on his reports. Because the World Cup is not a small tournament, we cannot neglect its importance.”
Currently, the New Zealand team is on a tour of England, where Williamson is also present with the team, even though he is not part of the playing squad. Williamson has played only 12 ODIs since the 2019 Cricket World Cup final. With the World Cup, he will have a fresh start for New Zealand. The New Zealand team has expressed confidence in his performance. The first match of the tournament will be held on October 5. Kane Williamson’s presence may not be visible in the first few matches; he will be seen on the field in the later matches. The New Zealand board is all set to announce the Cricket World Cup squad on 11 September.
