New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson has been included within the Kiwis’ 15-member ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup squad, scheduled to be held in India from October 5 to November 19.
Williamson injured his knee within the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022-23 season however has made enough progress in his restoration to be named within the World Cup squad. However, he will not be match sufficient to play the very first match of the match towards England.
“Kane has applied phenomenal dedication to his rehabilitation and has been supported by a strong group of experts around him,” head coach Gary Stead stated.
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“He’s left no stone unturned in trying to get back playing cricket at the highest level. We are delighted to be in a place to select him.”
“At the same time, he’s also kept perspective about his recovery and hasn’t wanted to rush or force his way back too early. As we’ve previously said, it’s great he wants to play cricket for New Zealand in the long term.”
“As we’ve said throughout this process we want to give Kane every bit of available time to aid his recovery. The World Cup is not a short tournament and we will continue to monitor his progress over the next month ahead of the first tournament match.”
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com