Last Update: Apr 06, 2023, 07:51 am IST
Kane Williamson is set to undergo surgery on his injured knee. (AP Photo)
Kane Williamson injured his knee while fielding in the first match of IPL 2023 between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings
Kane Williamson will be ruled out of this year’s ODI World Cup in India after the New Zealand captain injured his knee. IPL 2023. Williamson will have to undergo surgery on his right knee and the rehabilitation timeline means he will not be part of the marquee tournament to be played in October-November.
Under Williamson, New Zealand finished runners-up in the ODI World Cup twice in a row – in 2015 and 2019.
Williamson underwent scans on Tuesday and it was confirmed that he had ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament.
The 32-year-old was fielding at the deep square leg boundary when he jumped high to take the catch of CSK opener Ruturaj Gaikwad. He managed to stop the six but the ball slipped through his hands before bouncing off the turf and hitting the boundary cushion for four.
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Williamson landed awkwardly on his right knee and looked in considerable pain before being carried off the field. He was subsequently ruled out of the season.
“I have received a lot of support over the past few days and would like to thank both Gujarat Titans and New Zealand Cricket For that,” Williamson said.
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“Obviously getting an injury like this is disappointing, but my focus is now on getting the surgery done and starting my rehab. It is going to take some time, but I will do everything possible to get back on the field as soon as possible. I look forward to doing whatever I can to support Gary and the team over the next few months,” he added.
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New Zealand coach Gary Stead said Williamson’s injury had dealt a blow to the team’s plans but he had not given up hope of his availability.
“You take Kane as a player, but then Kane the leader and the person he is within our group as well, it’s a huge obstacle for us to work. We haven’t given up hope that he can be the right But at this stage it seems unlikely. Our first concern at the moment is with Kane, it’s a tough time for him, it’s not the kind of injury you expect… It hits you hard,” Stead said. Said.
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