World Cup 2023 Kane Williamson: Kane Williamson, who will captain New Zealand for the World Cup in India, has been the main factor in his recovery. The 33-year-old suffered a torn cruciate ligament in his right knee while playing for Indian Premier League side Gujarat Titans in April. He is focusing on his recovery and may be back on the field soon.

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Williamson is ready for October 5

Williamson hopes to be ready for New Zealand’s opening match against defending champions England on October 5, a repeat of the 2019 final which his team lost by a narrow margin.

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“It would be great,” he said. Naturally, you’ll want to get back to playing sooner rather than later when you’re fit and ready. You hope it’s over around World Cup time, but I’m still very focused on day-to-day rehabilitation and don’t want these goals to overwhelm it to the point where you take a step back.”

Williamson’s preparation at the nets

Williamson is already batting in the nets. “As for running, it’s not 100 percent, but making good progress,” he said.

Gary Stead-Williamson’s return uncertain

New Zealand coach Gary Stead said there is no definite date for when Williamson will play again. But his return will provide a big boost. He was the player of the 2019 tournament with centuries against South Africa and West Indies, leading New Zealand to the pinnacle of lifting the trophy.

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Desperate to participate in the fourth World Cup

Williamson, who has scored more than 6,500 runs in ODI cricket, is desperate to take part in a fourth World Cup, admitting that the prospect “makes you work harder in the gym every day.”