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Tim Southee to undergo surgery on thumb

By Parth Dhall

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Southee to undergo surgery

New Zealand's pace spearhead Tim Southee is set to undergo surgery after suffering a thumb injury during the Lord's ODI against England last week.

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World Cup spot 

Despite the injury, the Kiwis remain hopeful of Southee's participation in the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup.

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Here's what Gary Stead said

"We've got our fingers crossed the surgery goes well for Tim. He'll have some pins or screws inserted in his right thumb," NZ head coach Gary Stead said.

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How did Southee get injured?

The injury occurred while Southee was taking a catch to dismiss England's Joe Root in the Lord's ODI.

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Third-most ODI wickets for NZ

Southee is New Zealand's third-highest wicket-taker in ODIs, having taken 214 scalps at 33.60. He is only behind Daniel Vettori (297) and Kyle Mills (240) in this regard.

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