Kane Williamson won’t play against England in the ICC World Cup 2023
Due to a knee injury that is healing, New Zealand captain Kane Williamson will likely miss the opening match of the ICC World Cup 2023 against England in Ahmedabad on October 5.
Williamson will participate in New Zealand’s first exhibition game against Pakistan in Hyderabad as a specialist hitter. However, he is anticipated to play both the field and the bat against South Africa on Monday in Thiruvananthapuram.
Kane Williamson’s progress toward recuperation was updated by New Zealand head coach Gary Stead.
Gary Stead, the head coach of New Zealand, said, “Right from the start, we’ve taken a long-term view on Kane’s return to play.” “His recovery is progressing well, and now the focus is on ensuring that he can handle the demands and rigors of international cricket. We’ll continue to monitor Kane’s recovery on a day-by-day basis, and we won’t put any pressure on him to play until he’s ready.
The 33-year-old hitter appeared to have been eliminated from the championship game after tearing the cruciate ligament in his right knee while playing for Gujarat Titans of the Indian Premier League in April.
Tom Latham, a wicketkeeper batsman, will represent New Zealand in the opening game against England as well as two practice matches.
