New Zealand Seamer Tim Southee In Doubt For ICC Cricket World Cup Due To Thumb Injury

Southee suffered the injury while attempting to take a catch in England's 14th over.?

Updated on: 15 September 2023 6:00 pm

Tim Southee

Tim Southee of New Zealand is a doubt for the ICC Cricket World Cup after breaking a bone in his right thumb in the fourth One-Day International against England on Friday at Lord's.?

Southee suffered the injury while attempting to take a catch in England's 14th over.?

“A timeline for his recovery will be established tomorrow when he undergoes further assessment,” New Zealand said.

Southee has been named to New Zealand's 15-man roster for the World Cup in India, which kicks off on October 5 against defending champion England in a rematch of the 2019 final.?

Southee will compete for a spot in the New Zealand team alongside Trent Boult, Matt Henry, and Lockie Ferguson if he makes it to the World Cup.

(With AP inputs)