WTC Final: 3 players who can replace Kane Williamson in WTC Final against India
WTC Final: Rosebowl is all set to host the contenders of WTC winner from 18th June. New Zealand is currently playing against England. While India has landed in the country following the Covid protocols. They will be practicing hard to get ready for the final.
A worrying situation has risen from the Black Caps following their Skipper Kane Williamson’s shoulder Injury. He was ruled our from the second test due to the same. The group will hope to see him recovered well before the WTC final. If not, these are the players who can replace Kane Williamson in the big finale:
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Will Young
Will Young can be a potential replacement for Kane Williamson. He made is his test debut in 2020 as a top-order batsman He has played 2 Tests in which he made 48 runs in 2 innings with an average of 24. Will has 12 centuries and 29 half-centuries by his name in first-class cricket. He made 5416 runs in 85 matches he played.
Tom Blundell
Tom is the best one to be chosen for replacement due to his international exposure. He has played 8 matches in ICC WTC scoring 402 runs. He has a century and 5 half-centuries by his name. Blundell made his debut against West Indies where he hit a ton.
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In his Test career, he has scored 538 runs in 16 innings with an average of 38.42. What makes him more eligible is his smooth play against India. He has played 2 tests where he scored 117 runs with an average of 39.
Rachin Ravindra
Rachin Ravindra is an Indian Origin New Zealand Cricketer. He has built a strong base in first-class cricket, Ravindra registers his name as one of the most potential upcoming stars.
Ravindra may come off as a surprise to the opponents if chosen. He made his T20I international debut in 2019, he has played 22 matches scoring 291 runs. In first-class cricket, he scored 1418 runs in 41 innings, his highest score being 144*.
