In the World Cup warm-ups, Kane Williamson wants to put his surgically repaired knee to the test
The captain of the New Zealand cricket team, Kane Williamson, is one of the finest batters in modern-day cricket. He was picked up in the Indian Premier League auction ahead of the 2023 edition with high hopes by the Gujarat Titans. However, the Kiwi legend ruptured an anterior cruciate ligament while fielding in the first game, and his participation in the impending ODI World Cup in India was in serious doubt.
Months later, much to the delight of cricket enthusiasts around the world, the experienced campaigner has recovered post-surgery and will be leading the Black Caps in the mega event, which begins with them facing defending champions England on October 5 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. New Zealand play a couple of warm-up games ahead of this first encounter against Pakistan and South Africa. Williamson wants to test his surgically repaired knee by playing a part in one, if not both, of the games.
Williamson said, “There is a strong desire to be involved as much as I can. Basically, it's just wanting to progress what I am doing now—the running, the fielding, and time in the middle with the bat. Although it's going well, you still have days that vary a little bit. So it's working through those warm-up games to get as much out of it as I can, and as a team, without bothering it too much. Although the load is going to keep increasing, there is a little bit of uncertainty. But it has really felt pretty good in the last few weeks.”