Fingers crossed for Southee

NEW ZEALAND will make a decision on Tim Southee’s availability for the World Cup next week after announcing that the fast bowler was to undergo surgery on his dislocated and fractured thumb. Southee suffered his injury during the final ODI against England at Lord’s while trying to take a catch. “We’ve got our fingers crossed the surgery goes well for Tim,” New Zealand head coach Gary Stead said. “He’ll have some pins or screws inserted in his right thumb and, providing the procedure is a success, it will be a matter of ensuring Tim...

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