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Former New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson took a nasty fall on the boundary in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 opener at Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad on March 31. On his Gujarat Titans (GT) debut, Williamson was taken off the field after he landed awkwardly in an attempt to save a boundary.
The incident took place in the 13th over of Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) innings. On-debut Ireland pacer Joshua Little bowled a slower length ball. CSK opener Ruturaj Gaikwad flicked it towards mid-wicket boundary where Williamson was stationed.
He jumped in the air and caught hold of the ball. As he was bound to go over the boundary, he flicked the ball back into the option before it touch the boundary ropes. Williamson landed on his right knee and immediately collapsed on the ground. He held his right knee and got medical attention as GT physio rushed to their overseas recruit’s aid.
The 32-year-old managed to save two runs for his side but he could not take the field during CSK’s innings. The physios helped him get to the dugout.
Williamson did not take further part in the game. B Sai Sudharsan, became Hardik Pandya-led GT’s first ever impact player. He walked out to bat at no.3. The 21-year-old scored 22 runs from 17 balls including three fours. He shared a crucial 53-run partnership for the second wicket from 34 deliveries in the run chase.
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