Based on the search results, Kane Williamson, the captain of the New Zealand cricket team, has been dealing with a knee injury. He underwent surgery in April 2023 after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) . Williamson was in a race against time to be fit for the ICC Mens Cricket World Cup in India in October-November 2023. However, he was ruled out of New Zealands ODI World Cup opener on September 29, 2023, due to his knee injury. On August 21, 2023, it was reported that Williamson would undergo surgery in three weeks following his leg injury, and he was set to miss the World Cup in India. The latest update on his recovery from the knee injury was given on September 29, 2023, but it is unclear when he will return to play.