Kane Williamson on Friday admitted that chances of him playing in the ICC World Cup 2023 in India remain slim as he continues his recuperation from a surgery.

Williamson underwent surgery in April this year for a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) on his right knee.

“To be at the World Cup is always special. It’s still just guesswork at the moment in terms of when the day is or how it’s tracking at the time,” Williamson was quoted as saying by ESPNCricinfo.

“Yeah, obviously slim, and still, you know, a tough goal. However, something like that (World Cup) in the back of your mind is obviously motivating and you want to keep seeing those improvements,” he added.

The 33-year-old batsman will join the New Zealand squad in England. The Black Caps will play four T20Is and as many ODIs on the trip between August and September.

Williamson will continue his rehab with his teammates in England.

“There’s been some nice little progression and working through some of those little milestones and return to the running phase, which I am in at the moment. It is obviously a bit of a slow journey,” said Williamson.

Written with PTI inputs