New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee will soon undergo treatment for his thumb injury. Only after that it will be decided whether he will be a part of the New Zealand team in the World Cup 2023 or not. It is noteworthy that New Zealand’s experienced fast bowler Tim Southee got injured on his right thumb while playing against England last week. Saudi’s thumb is fractured.
Tim Southee’s thumb operation on Thursday
This is bad news for the New Zealand team, because according to the information, Tim Southee is to undergo operation on his thumb on Thursday. New Zealand head coach Gary Stead said that we hope that Tim will soon recover from his thumb injury and will contribute to the team. However, New Zealand team officials have also informed that the decision on whether Tim Southee will be a part of the team in the World Cup starting from October 5 due to his thumb injury will be taken only after his surgery next week. The head coach told that a pin or screw will be inserted in Saudi’s thumb, after that it will be seen whether he is able to withstand the ground conditions or not, only after that it will be decided whether he will play the World Cup or not.
New Zealand’s first match with England
New Zealand’s head coach Gary Stead said that our team’s first match is against champion England on October 5. If Saudi remains fit then only he will be a part of this match otherwise he will be dropped from the team. It is noteworthy that according to the rules of the World Cup, any team can make changes in its 15-member team selected for the World Cup till September 28. After this, the team will have to take permission from ICC for any change.