Tim Southee’s Participation In ICC World Cup 2023 Uncertain After Pacer Suffers Thumb Fracture

New Zealand veteran Tim Southee is in a race in opposition to time to be match for the upcoming ICC World Cup 2023 after struggling a fractured hand in the course of the fourth and ultimate ODI in opposition to England at Lord’s.

The best-arm pacer dislocated and fractured a bone in his proper thumb whereas trying to take a catch within the 14th over of England’s innings. On the ultimate ball of the over, Tim Southee made a diving try whereas stationed at gully. He not solely did not catch the ball but additionally ended up copping a painful blow on his thumb within the course of. Tim Southee walked off the sector straightaway and didn’t take any additional half within the sport.

“Tim Southee has left the sector having injured his proper thumb trying to take a catch off Ben Lister. The damage requires additional evaluation and he gained’t to return to the sector at this stage,” learn a publish from New Zealand Cricket on X (previously Twitter).

Tim Southee has left the sector having injured his proper thumb trying to take a catch off Ben Lister. The damage requires additional evaluation and he will not to return to the sector at this stage.#ENGvNZ #CricketNation pic.twitter.com/ChjW8Z1c8J

— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) September 15, 2023

Later an announcement from New Zealand Cricket confirmed a fracture: “An X-ray has confirmed that Tim Southee dislocated and fractured a bone in his proper thumb whereas trying to take a catch within the 14th over of the primary innings.

The damage has put Tim Southee’s participation within the World Cup doubtful. A ultimate name on him shall be taken after scans affirm the extent of the damage. Tim Southee is an important member of his aspect not solely due to his bowling but additionally his expertise.

The 34-year-old is probably the most skilled participant within the New Zealand camp. He has been enjoying worldwide cricket since 2008 and has performed 157 ODIs thus far, selecting up a complete of 214 wickets.

New Zealand’s damage woes:

Tim Southee was not the one New Zealand participant who suffered an damage in the course of the match. Earlier than him, Daryl Mitchell needed to stroll off the sector too resulting from an damage. The best-handed batsman dislocated the ring finger on his left hand when taking a catch to dismiss Jonny Bairstow.

However not like Tim Southee, Mitchell managed to return to the sector. He bowled seven overs and picked up 2 wickets earlier than being dismissed for 4. Speaking concerning the sport, England beat New Zealand by 100 runs to win the sequence 3-1. The hosts scored 311 for 9 earlier than bowling out the guests for 211.