Kieswetter damaged his eye socket and cheekbone in a County game against Northamptonshire
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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