Oram in desperate World Cup bid

Oram is set to miss the Black Cap's opening match with England

New Zealand all-rounder Jacob Oram said he will do anything to ensure he plays in the Cricket World Cup, including cutting off his injured ring finger.

Oram suffered a break during the first Chappell-Hadlee Trophy match against Australia a fortnight ago.

"We've got taping techniques and guards that fit into a batting glove, and I'm confident I'll be fine," said Oram.

"If it means cutting the finger off, if that's the last resort, I'll do that, there's no way I'm missing this."

Oram, 28, has played 93 one-day internationals for the Black Caps, scored 1,382 runs and taken 100 wickets.

You know when your finger's not going straight it's bad news Jacob Oram

But he is unlikely to be fit for New Zealand's crucial opening match against fellow Test-playing nation England on 16 February.

"The plan is to get to the West Indies, whip off the protective strapping and assess the inflammation," added Oram.

Oram added that doctors have told him he will be more troubled by skied catches than balls coming straight at him.

Oram said the initial impact of the high chance at Wellington did not hurt and it was only when he looked down that he knew something was wrong.

"You know when your finger's not going straight it's bad news," said Oram.

"I thought the worst straight away - two weeks out from the World Cup and your finger's going at right angles."