New Zealand's cricket team anxiously awaits the return of skipper Kane Williamson, who is recovering from a knee injury sustained during the Indian Premier League 2023.
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Williamson yet to play a professional match
Although Williamson has not played a professional march since his return, he batted well in NZ's practice matches ahead of the main event (54 and 37).
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Will Williamson feature against Bangladesh?
New Zealand's head coach Gary Stead is confident about Williamson's availability for the Bangladesh game.
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Fifth-most runs forNZ in ODIs
Williamson currently owns 6,554 runs from 161 ODIs at an average of 47.83. The tally includes 13 centuries and 42 fifties. He is NZ's fifth-highest run-getter in the format.
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Williamson's impact in World Cups
Williamson played an instrumental role in NZ's previous two WC campaigns. He was adjudged the Player of the Tournament in the 2019 edition.
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1,000 WC runs loadingfor Williamson
The 2023 edition could see him become the third NZ player to complete 1,000 ODI World Cup runs.