New Zealand white-ball captain Kane Williamson is unlikely to play at the ODI World Cup later this year but the injured batter could still travel to India for the marquee-event as a team mentor.
Head coach Gary Stead said he would "absolutely" look to use the experienced batter and limited overs skipper in a mentor-type role.
Williamson is in rehab after undergoing a successful surgery on the anterior cruciate ligament of his right knee. The 32-year-old had suffered the injury while fielding in his debut game for the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League last month.
Attempting to stop a six at the boundary, Williamson had jumped high and landed awkwardly, injuring his knee. Such was the severity of the injury that he had to be carried out of the field. "It's still far too early to know.