New Zealand’s Kane Williamson says making it to the ODI World Cup 2023 in India stays a ‘robust’ aim

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has admitted that making it to the ODI World Cup 2023 in India stays a troublesome aim however is pleased to maintain checking off small milestones alongside the way in which as he continues his restoration from damage.

Williamson suffered a major setback whereas fielding for the Gujarat Titans within the IPL 2023 opener, as he ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his proper knee on March 31, 2023.

Despite the severity of the damage, Williamson has proven outstanding resilience and willpower in his restoration course of. He underwent surgical procedure in April 2023 and has since been working diligently on his rehabilitation. By August 1, 2023, he had already begun batting once more, dealing with throwdowns within the nets as a part of his ongoing restoration. However, he acknowledged that there was nonetheless a substantial quantity of labor to do earlier than he may return to worldwide cricket.

Williamson’s restoration has been carefully monitored by New Zealand’s head coach, Gary Stead, and the staff administration. They have remained optimistic about his progress, even contemplating the opportunity of his participation within the ODI World Cup in India, scheduled for October-November 2023. Despite the chance of him lacking the primary few fixtures, they haven’t dominated out his inclusion within the squad.

Throughout his restoration, Williamson has maintained a week-to-week strategy, specializing in reaching small milestones fairly than wanting too far forward as he spoke to reporters.

“To be at the World Cup is always special. It’s still just guesswork at the moment in terms of when the day is or how it’s tracking at the time,” stated Williamson, as quoted by Cricinfo.

“There’s a lot of work to do. I am just really following the program, with the professionals for physio, the support staff and New Zealand cricket. And it’s tough, because you do have some good days, and then you have a few variable ones.

“However, one thing like that [World Cup] at the back of your thoughts is clearly motivating and also you need to preserve seeing these enhancements.”

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Aug 11, 2023