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Tim Southee of New Zealand will miss the first World Cup match and possibly more due to a thumb injury, according to stand-in captain Tom Latham. Kane Williamson, the team’s regular captain, is also out with a knee injury. Southee underwent surgery three weeks ago for a thumb dislocation injury.
Tim Southee of New Zealand will miss the World Cup opener against defending champions England and maybe several further games due to a thumb injury, according to stand-in captain Tom Latham on Wednesday. When the Black Caps hit the field in Ahmedabad, site of the world’s largest cricket stadium, on Thursday, they will also be without their regular skipper, Kane Williamson, who is recovering from a knee injury.
While Williamson batted in the team’s first warm-up game and fielded in the second, Southee has yet to make his India debut.
“No Kane and no Tim,” Latham told reporters before the game. “He (Southee) is unavailable for selection,” he added. He’s doing well; it’s been about two weeks since surgery, so fingers crossed he stays doing well. It’s a bit of a day-to-day thing. But I’m hoping he’ll be accessible sooner rather than later.”
Tim Southee to miss World Cup Opener against England following Thumb Injury
Southee suffered a thumb dislocation injury during a one-day encounter against England more than three weeks ago.
He had surgery, which included the insertion of screws and a plate in order to increase his chances of participation in the event for players aged 50 and up. Southee was quite important. in his team finishing second in the 2019 edition of the
World Cup, but was unable to compete in the thrilling final against England, at the Lord’s.
Despite becoming a semi-finalist eight times in 12 editions, New Zealand has failed to win a World Cup. They walk in the competition as underdogs, with many analysts siding with them India or England are the favorites.
