RE: ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 News, Updates and Results
Craig Kieswetter out of ICC Cricket
World Cup 2015 due to eye
problems
Craig Kieswetter, Somerset and
England's wicket-keeper-batsman,
won't take part in the ICC Cricket
World Cup 2015, as he hasn't yet
recovered completely from an eye
injury that he suffered, while batting
for Somerset against
Northamptonshire in a County game
in July 2013.
Kieswetter, known for batting with a
dash of bravado, broke his nose,
damaged an eye socket and
cheekbone after a delivery from
Northamptonshire's all-rounder,
David Willey, went right through the
visor of his helmet.
The wicket-keeper-batsman said in a
statement: "It is really disappointing
but my eye is not 100% and this of
course is critical in maintaining the
levels of performance that I expect of
myself.
"I need to make every effort to
resolve the matter and have the best
specialist help in that regard,"
Kieswetter was quoted as saying by
BBC Sport .
Kieswetter did play for Warriors in
the recently concluded Ram Slam T20
tournament. However, during the
tournament, he had a few problems
with his vision and after having
discussions with eye specialists,
Kieswetter decided to not take part in
top-level cricket for the time being.
Incidentally, Kieswetter, was selected
in England's probables list for World
Cup and was scheduled to play for
Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash
League.
Somerset County Club on their part,
issued a statement by saying,
"Kieswetter has struggled to regain
perfect vision which has affected his
performances in the recent SA
domestic T20 tournament.
"As a result of this he will be
withdrawing from the Big Bash T20
in Australia to undergo further
specialist rehabilitation. The long-
term prognosis is unknown at this
stage, but it is unlikely that he will
be fit for the 2015 season."
Kieswetter has aggregated 1,054 runs
and effected 65 dismissals in 46 ODIs
for England. He has also been the
first choice wicket-keeper for
Somerset since 2007.
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