Anything for the country! Despite being injured, Williamson will help New Zealand in the World Cup

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson was injured in the first match of IPL 2023. Williamson injured his knee while fielding for the defending IPL champions Gujarat Titans. Since then he has undergone surgery and will not be able to play any match this year. Due to this, he will have to miss the upcoming ODI World Cup as well. However, Kane may come to India as a mentor with the New Zealand team for the World Cup.

Kane Williamson is currently recovering from his knee injury. However, it is likely to take another seven to eight months for him to get on the field. During this period, New Zealand will miss him as an experienced batsman and captain. In such a situation, the head coach of the New Zealand team, Gary Steed, has expressed the desire that he should be with the team. He said,

“Kane Williamson not being in the squad is a weakness. He is recovering from an injury. However, the chances of playing in the World Cup are very slim. Even so, he should come to India with the team for the World Cup to be held in India. As a mentor he can play a role for the team.” Former Indian captain MS Dhoni played a similar role in the 2021 T20 World Cup.

Under the leadership of Kane Williamson, he entered the final of the previous ODI World Cup. New Zealand had to lose in this match which went to super over. Before that, they lost in the final of the 2015 ODI World Cup. In Kane’s absence, Tom Latham is likely to lead the team this time. .

(New Zealand Head Coach Gary Stead Hoping Kane Williamson Will Mentor New Zealand In ODI World Cup)

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