Williamson ended the World Cup by saving six in the IPL!
The incident is the opening match of this year's IPL. Chennai Super Kings were batting against Gujarat Titans. Chennai's Ruthuraj Gaikwad hits a six over midwicket off Joshua Little. Williamson injured his ACL while intercepting the ball.
Kane Williamson dives to save the six and almost goes over the boundary. But stepping on the ground is wrong. The result is an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament. Surgery should be done. Because of this, the New Zealand captain will not be able to play in the World Cup in India!
The incident is the opening match of this year's IPL. Chennai Super Kings were batting against Gujarat Titans. Chennai's Ruthuraj Gaikwad hits a six over midwicket off Joshua Little. Williamson injured his ACL while intercepting the ball.
As soon as he stepped on the ground, the Kiwi captain fell to his knees and began to cry. He kept the ball inside the boundary but could not stop it. Then it is understood that Williamson got a serious injury. In the end, that fear came true. The injury is so serious that he will not be able to play the World Cup in India later this year.
Williamson returned to New Zealand after recovering from injury. Surgery should be done within the next three weeks even if the swelling around the knee has gone down. Not having him in the World Cup is undoubtedly going to be a big blow for the Kiwis. In his absence, Tom Latham will lead the ODI team for the upcoming tour of Pakistan. He can be ahead as a captain in the World Cup as well.
It may take some time. But to get back on the field as soon as possible, I will do what I can,' said Williamson on his injury.
New Zealand coach Gary Stead is also disappointed, 'Ken is not just our player, he is our leader and an important member of our team. We hoped he could be better. But now it seems impossible.'
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