New Zealand To Decide Tim Southee’s Cricket World Cup 2023 Fate After Surgery | Cricket News

Black Caps paceman Tim Southee’s participation in subsequent month’s 50-overs World Cup might be determined after his surgical procedure for a fractured and dislocated thumb, New Zealand Cricket mentioned Wednesday. Southee faces an operation on Thursday and his World Cup destiny might be determined early subsequent week, however New Zealand coach Gary Stead is hopeful the bowler can get better in time. “We’ve got our fingers crossed the surgery goes well for Tim,” Stead mentioned. Southee, New Zealand’s Test captain, could have pins or screws inserted in his thumb, Stead mentioned. “Providing the procedure is a success, it will be a matter of ensuring Tim can tolerate the pain and manage the actual wound when returning to train and play,” Stead added.

The Black Caps coach hopes Southee performs of their World Cup opener towards England in Ahmedabad on October 5.

Southee suffered the damage final Saturday whereas dropping a catch off England’s Joe Root within the closing one-day worldwide of the four-match sequence.

The New Zealander instantly appeared to be in ache and left the sector to go for a scan, failing to return.

The 34-year-old has taken 214 wickets in 157 ODIs.

“Tim’s obviously a hugely experienced and important figure in our team. We want to give him every chance to be part of this World Cup campaign,” Stead added.

New Zealand are bidding to succeed in a 3rd straight closing on the ODI World Cup.