Cricket-Williamson shines in return from injury, Babar maintains form

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - One Day International - New Zealand Practice Sessions - The Oval, London, Britain - September 12, 2023 New Zealand's Kane Williamson during practice Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge/File Photo

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - New Zealand captain Kane Williamson made an encouraging half-century on his return from injury, while Pakistan counterpart Babar Azam provided glimpses of his current form in a warm-up match ahead the 50-overs World Cup in Hyderabad on Friday.

Williamson has been ruled out of the Oct. 5 tournament opener against England to give him more time to complete his rehabilitation from a knee surgery.