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Kane Williamson to miss World Cup opener

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Williamson to miss WC opener

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IPL knee incident

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Post-surgery recovery

The 33-year-old underwent surgery for a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament and is expected to return from NZ's second game onward.

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Who will lead NZ?

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Impressive ODI record

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Williamson eyes 1,000 WC runs