Kane Williamson’s remarkable recovery journey has led to his appointment as the captain of New Zealand’s squad for the upcoming ICC World Cup in India, announced on Monday.
The ordeal began in April 2023 when Williamson, playing for the Gujarat Titans in the IPL, suffered a severe ACL injury in his right knee while attempting a boundary catch. This setback threatened his participation in the World Cup, but Williamson’s determination pushed him through an arduous rehabilitation process after surgery in New Zealand.
His dedication bore fruit as he demonstrated significant progress in his recovery, securing his place in the squad for the tournament scheduled from October 5th to November 19th, 2023. This news brought immense relief to fans eagerly anticipating his return to international cricket.
The New Zealand World Cup squad includes notable names like Trent Boult, Tom Latham (vice-captain and wicketkeeper), Tim Southee, and others. Additionally, newcomers Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Will Young, and Rachin Ravindra will make their debut appearances in this prestigious tournament.
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New Zealand Full Squad for World Cup 2023
Kane Williamson (c), Trent Boult, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham (vc,wk), Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee and Will Young.
