"It's still far too early to know" - Gary Stead on Kane Williamson's availability for 2023 World Cup

New Zealand head coach Gary Stead reckons it's too soon to rule Kane Williamson out of the 2023 World Cup to be held in India later this year. Stead also hinted at using Williamson as a mentor in case the injury makes him unavailable for the tournament. Ahead of the five-game ODI series against Pakistan, Stead revealed that Williamson's surgery was successful, but is not too hopeful of his availability for the World Cup. "It does make it pretty difficult to finalise plans right now" - Gary Stead on 2023 World CupGary Stead. So, it does make it pretty difficult to finalise plans right now.