Kane Williamson, who is suffering from a groin injury, will also not play in the third Test against India starting in Mumbai on November 1. New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has said that the Kiwi batsman will not go to India for the third Test to ensure Williamson’s fitness in the upcoming three-Test series against England. Williamson was injured during the Sri Lanka tour
Update on Kane Williamson’s injury
Kane Williamson suffered a groin injury on the tour of Sri Lanka last month, just before the India series. NZC quoted New Zealand coach Gary Stead as saying, “Kane’s condition has improved a lot but at this time he is not fully ready to join us. Therefore, in our opinion, he should do rehab in New Zealand now so that he can be ready for the series against England.”
The three-Test series against England is scheduled to start in Christchurch on November 28. Williamson suffered this injury during the series tour. Due to this Williamson could not even be a part of the first two Test matches against India.
New Zealand’s historical win over India despite Kane Williamson’s absence
New Zealand have, however, etched their name in history books by securing a 2-0 lead – victories in Bengaluru and Pune – with what will be India’s first series defeat at home since 2012 after winning 18 straight on the trot. New Zealand’s 2-0 win has also been the first-ever Test series won by them in India with new leadership of Tom Latham, who took over after Tim Southee relinquished captaincy.
India were bundled out for 46 in the first innings of the opening Test in Auckland, which New Zealand won by eight wickets and then skittled them for just 156 to set up a match-winning lead. Bengaluru, however, witnessed testing circumstances for the batsmen underneath overcast.
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