NZ vs PAK, World Cup 2023: Williamson returns to New Zealand’s playing XI after injury
Williamson had fractured his thumb after being hit by a throw while completing a run in a World Cup 2023 match against Bangladesh in Chennai last month.
Published : Nov 04, 2023 10:06 IST , CHENNAI - 0 MINS READ
New Zealand’s Kane Williamson bats during a practice session ahead of the World Cup 2023 match against Pakistan. | Photo Credit: PTI
New Zealand’s Kane Williamson has returned from injury and will lead his side against Pakistan in a high-stakes World Cup 2023 league match at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday.
Williamson had fractured his thumb after being hit by a throw while completing a run in a World Cup 2023 match against Bangladesh in Chennai last month.
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Williamson retired hurt on 78 in that game even as the Kiwis clinched an eight-wicket win.
Williamson headed into the World Cup after a prolonged injury layoff. He had suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in the first game of the Indian Premier League in March this year and was out of action for six months. Williamson also missed the first two games of New Zealand’s World Cup 2023 campaign.
Tom Latham led the Kiwis in the absence of Williamson, and Tom Blundell was flown in as cover for the skipper.