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'Do run bachane ke chakkar me World Cup gaya'- Twitter shocked as reports of Kane Williamson getting ruled out of ODI World Cup 2023 surface

Kane Williamson in likely to be ruled out from the ODI World Cup 2023 due to an ACL injury sustained in a IPL match.

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Rohit Kumar
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New Zealand's ODI captain, Kane Williamson, is set to miss the upcoming ODI World Cup, which is scheduled to take place in India later this year, after being diagnosed with a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee. The injury occurred during his first IPL match of the season for Gujarat Titans, where he had landed awkwardly while attempting a catch at the deep square leg boundary in the 13th over of Super Kings' innings.

Williamson has since returned to New Zealand, where the severity of the injury was confirmed, and he is expected to undergo surgery within the next three weeks, once the swelling around the knee has reduced. Although the Kiwi captain is optimistic about his recovery, he acknowledges that it will take time, and he is determined to do everything possible to return to the field as soon as he can.

The news of Williamson's injury and his subsequent absence from the World Cup is a significant blow to New Zealand, as he is not only their captain but also one of their most dependable batsmen. Williamson has been a pillar of the New Zealand batting lineup, with an impressive average of 47.83 across 161 ODIs, including 13 centuries.

New Zealand coach Gary Stead has expressed his disappointment at the news, saying that Williamson's absence will be a huge spanner in the works for the team. Stead also highlighted the importance of Williamson's leadership and his role in the team, both on and off the field.

In Williamson's absence, Tom Latham is likely to lead the New Zealand ODI squad. Latham has previously captained the team in Williamson's absence, and he is expected to take charge of the team on their upcoming tour of Pakistan. Latham's experience as a leader and his ability as a batsman make him a strong candidate to lead the Kiwis in the World Cup.

Overall, Williamson's injury and subsequent absence from the World Cup will undoubtedly be a significant setback for New Zealand. However, the team will be determined to rally and put in their best effort to compete in the tournament. With Latham at the helm, the Kiwis will look to make the most of their resources and put up a strong performance in the World Cup.

Many cricket fans have been quite shocked at the developments around Kane Williamson.

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