New Zealand white-ball captain Kane Williamson may travel to India despite his unavailability at the ODI World Cup later this year. As per a PTI report, the injured batter is likely to travel to India for the marquee event as a team mentor. Head coach Gary Stead said he would 'absolutely' look to use the experienced batter and limited-overs skipper in a mentor-type role.

The Gujarat Titans batsman is in rehab after undergoing successful surgery on the anterior cruciate ligament of his right knee. Williamson had suffered the injury while fielding in his debut game for the franchise in the Indian Premier League last month.  Attempting to stop a six at the boundary, the 32-year-old had jumped high and landed awkwardly, injuring his knee. Such was the severity of the injury that he had to be carried out off the field.