KANE Williamson will miss New Zealand’s 50-over World Cup opener against England on 5 October as he continues his recovery from a knee injury.

The Black Caps’ one-day international and T20 captain, 33, has not played since tearing cruciate ligaments at the Indian Premier League in April. New Zealand cricket say Williamson will play as a batter in a warm-up game against Pakistan on Friday. He will then look to bat and field in a final warm-up against South … KANE Williamson will miss New Zealand’s 50-over World Cup opener against England on 5 October as he continues his recovery from a knee injury. Read More »