Tim Southee Continues Recovery, To Join New Zealand 2023 ODI World Cup Squad

27.09.2023 - 06:03 sports.ndtv.com

New Zealand pacer Tim Southee will be joining New Zealand's upcoming ODI World Cup squad as the player continues to recover after surgery for his fractured right thumb.

Southee dislocated the finger while attempting a catch during New Zealand's fourth and final ODI against England at Lord's earlier this month.

He subsequently went through surgery, and will now fly to India to take part in the ODI World Cup 2023. If the 34-year-old manages to recover in time, it will mark Southee's fourth ODI World Cup appearance having been part of it in 2011, 2015 and 2019.

Fast bowler Kyle Jamieson will also link up with the New Zealand squad as well. He is not a part of the 15-member World Cup unit, officially, and therefore will not be available to take part in any of the warm-up matches. "Tim Southee's been cleared to join the BLACKCAPS in India later this week as he continues to progress his recovery from surgery on his fractured right thumb.

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