After Kane Williamson Gets Ruled Out Of ODI World Cup, Babar Azam's Heartwarming Post

07.04.2023 - 06:41 sports.ndtv.com

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson will miss the upcoming ODI World Cup in India after rupturing a knee ligament during an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 game betweem Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings.

Williamson, who was roped in by GT during the mini auction last year, needs surgery after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee while fielding during the IPL 2023 opener.

Reacting to the news of Williamson's injury, Pakistan captain Babar Azam put out a heartwarming post for his Kiwi counterpart.

Babar wished Williamson a speedy recovery, saying that the star batter will bounce back stronger. "Bounce back stronger. Get well soon @kane_s_w," Babar posted a photo alongside Williamson.

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