New Zealand's captain, Kane Williamson, is poised for a return in the upcoming ICC World Cup match against Bangladesh scheduled for Friday in Chennai.
Gary Stead, the head coach of New Zealand, expressed confidence in Williamson's condition, stating that he appears in great form and is likely to make his comeback in the Bangladesh match.
In the ongoing World Cup, New Zealand has played two matches thus far, securing victories in both encounters, including a face-off against the current world champions, England.
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"Over the last five to six days, he has shown excellent progress," Gray remarked. "We are pleased with his current status."
Bangladesh, on the other hand, has also participated in two matches in the World Cup. They started with a win against Afghanistan in their opening match, but faced defeat against England in the subsequent game.
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Just ahead of the World Cup, Bangladesh played two ODIs at home against New Zealand, ending in losses for the Tigers in both encounters. Given this, the World Cup match serves as an opportunity for Bangladesh to showcase their prowess against New Zealand once again.
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