New Zealand Captain Kane Williamson Set To Miss ODI World Cup After Knee Injury

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson seems to be set to overlook the one-day World Cup in India later this 12 months after rupturing a knee ligament, it was introduced Thursday. The star batsman wants surgical procedure after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his proper knee whereas fielding for Gujarat Titans within the Indian Premier League, New Zealand Cricket say. Black Caps coach Gary Stead mentioned it was “unlikely” the 32-year-old can be able to play within the ODI World Cup, which begins in October. Williamson’s absence can be a significant blow for the Black Caps, who’ve by no means received the World Cup however completed runners-up previously two tournaments.

“Naturally it’s disappointing to get such an injury, but my focus now is on having the surgery and starting rehab,” Williamson mentioned in a press release.

“It’s going to take some time but I’ll be doing everything I can to get back on the field as soon as possible.”

Williamson jarred his knee trying a catch within the opening recreation of the IPL final Friday, hobbling off the sector with the assistance of two physios.

The New Zealander is considered one of cricket’s premier batsmen.

He performed an important position as they clawed their manner into the ultimate of the 2019 World Cup, the place Williamson was judged participant of the match.

New Zealand fell agonisingly quick — dropping to England on a boundary countback in a nail-biting Super Over after a draw within the ultimate.

Williamson stood down as New Zealand’s Test captain in December however continues to be the skipper of the ODI and Twenty20 squads.

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