CHENNAI: New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson was making his first competitive appearance in over six months, but made it look as though he was never away from the sport. However, his much-awaited comeback had an anti-climatic end as the 33-year-old retired hurt (78 off 107 balls; 8x4, 1x6) after being struck on the thumb by a throw from the outfield.
He was immediately taken for X-rays. The New Zealand team management will hope their talisman will be ready for the bigger battles ahead. "I will get to know about it tomorrow, hope it will be OK," Williamson said later.
