Kiwis all set for Afghan battle in Chennai
Updated On: 18 October, 2023 07:33 AM IST | Chennai | Rahul Patil
New Zealand don’t have Kane Williamson, but are resilient enough to conquer challenges
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NZ’s Trent Boult during a practice session on Monday. Pic/PTI
Imagine buying a lottery ticket with the winning numbers only to realise that you left it in your shirt pocket which has now been through the washing machine. Can one get more unluckier than that? Yes. Ask Kane Williamson.
After being injured on Day One of IPL 2023, Williamson spent 196 days away from cricket. He worked hard and did everything he could to make a comeback on the biggest stage of all. The innings against Bangladesh felt like Williamson had never left. A 14th ODI century seemed like it was only a matter of time and then disaster struck. A freak incident leading to a fractured thumb nipping his comeback in the bud. The joy of New Zealand’s third consecutive victory was marred by the disappointment of injury.
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