New Zealand's bowler Tim Southee's World Cup participation is in doubt.

Cricket General

New Zealand's bowler Tim Southee's World Cup participation is in doubt.

Tim Southee of New Zealand is a doubt for the ICC Cricket World Cup after breaking a bone in his right thumb in the fourth One-Day International against England on Friday at Lord's. 

Southee broke and dislocated his right thumb while attempting to take a catch in the fourth ODI against England last week.

New Zealand head coach Gary Stead is hopeful the 34-year-old seamer will recover in time for the side's opening game in the mega event on October 5.

"We've got our fingers crossed the surgery goes well for Tim," Stead said.

The Black Caps will play two tournament warm-up matches, starting with Pakistan in Hyderabad on Friday, September 29, followed by South Africa in Trivandrum on Monday, October 2.

The New Zealand-based World Cup players not on the current tour of Bangladesh will depart for India from next Tuesday.