ICC WORLD CUP 2023: NEW ZEALAND COULD TURN UP IN CRICKET'S BIG SPECTACLE

NZ are dependent on Williamson’s heroics often and his return could mean wonders. Williamson last featured in the ODIs this year back in January versus Pakistan before injury took a toll...

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New Zealand could be bolstered by the returns of injured Kane Williamson and Tim Southee for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup in India, starting October 5. New Zealand will monitor Williamson’s progress in the upcoming World Cup warm-up games to see what his situation is like as he recovers from a serious knee issue. Meanwhile, Southee’s clearance to join the squad after a surgery on his thumb serves as a big moment. New Zealand often have the knack to produce their best in big ICC events. The 2019 World Cup finalists can be a massive force with their all-round exploits. New Zealand have the ammunition in place and their positive brand of cricket will be a massive factor. New Zealand will open their World Cup campaign against winners England. Recently, they were thrashed by the Englishmen in a four-match series. However, the World Cup is a different ball game and New Zealand knows what it takes to make things count. Ahead of the World Cup, we analyse the squad of New Zealand and the expectations in store.

A LOOK AT NEW ZEALAND’S 15-MEMBER ICC WORLD CUP SQUAD 

New Zealand squad: Kane Williamson (c), Trent Boult, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitch Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Will Young.

WILLIAMSON’S RETURN A MASSIVE PLUS