Meanwhile, the warm-up match between South Africa and Afghanistan at Thiruvananthapuram was abandoned without a ball being bowled
Kane Williamson. Pic/AFP
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson will miss the ODI World Cup opener against England as he continues his knee rehabilitation.
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Williamson played as a batter-only in Friday’s first warm-up match against Pakistan, which they won by five wickets. Coach Gary Stead said the priority was ensuring Williamson had time to progress his return to match fitness.
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Meanwhile, the warm-up match between South Africa and Afghanistan at Thiruvananthapuram was abandoned without a ball being bowled.
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