Tim Southee to undergo thumb surgery, World Cup decision next week
The Hindu
NZC announce Tim Southee to undergo thumb surgery, decision on World Cup participation next week. 34-yr-old fractured thumb while attempting catch in 4th ODI vs England. NZ coach Gary Stead says Southee will be given every chance to play in World Cup. Surgery to insert pins/screws, success depends on pain tolerance & wound management. NZ send 2nd-string squad to Bangladesh for 3-match ODI series.
New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee will undergo thumb surgery on Thursday, September 21, 2023 and a decision on his participation in the upcoming World Cup in India will be taken next week, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said.
The 34-year-old dislocated and fractured his thumb while attempting to take a catch in the fourth and final one-day international against England on September 15.
"A decision on the senior pace bowler’s availability for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup in India will be made early next week once the results of the surgery are known," NZC said in a statement on Wednesday.
New Zealand play champions England in their World Cup opener on Oct. 5 and head coach Gary Stead said Southee would be given "every chance" to play a part in their campaign.
"We've got our fingers crossed the surgery goes well for Tim," Stead said.
"He'll have some pins or screws inserted in his right thumb and, providing the procedure is a success, it will be a matter of ensuring Tim can tolerate the pain and manage the actual wound when returning to train and play."
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