Cricket-Southee to undergo thumb surgery, World Cup decision next week

FILE PHOTO:Cricket - One Day International - England v New Zealand - Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, Wales, Britain - September 8, 2023 New Zealand's Tim Southee Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge/File Photo

(Reuters) - New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee will undergo thumb surgery on Thursday and a decision on his participation in the upcoming World Cup in India will be taken next week, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said.

The 34-year-old dislocated and fractured his thumb while attempting to take a catch in the fourth and final one-day international against England on Friday.