New Zealand wary of Williamson ban
Kiwis can ill afford to lose top-scoring skipper with tough matches coming up
24 June 2019 - 14:04
Wellington — After being fined part of their match fee for a slow over rate against West Indies on Saturday, New Zealand will be keen to keep things ticking along quickly with skipper Kane Williamson facing a one-match ban at the Cricket World Cup.
Williamson was fined 20% of his match fee and the rest of the team 10% for a slow over rate in their five-run victory at Old Trafford. As captain, Williamson would face suspension if the side are fined again, with New Zealand set to play Pakistan, Australia and England in their final three group stage games...
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