Big Blow To New Zealand, Kane Williamson Ruled Out Of second Test Against India

Senior New Zealand batter Kane Williamson will certainly not be offered for the 2nd Test versus India in Pune as his rehab from a groin stress is still not finish, the nation’s cricket board introduced onTuesday New Zealand lead the three-match collection 1-0 after winning the initial video game by 8 gates inBengaluru The 2nd suit will certainly begin right here onThursday Williamson, that is yet to sign up with the team, endured the injury throughout the current Test collection versus Sri Lanka.

Blackcaps head train Gary Stead stated Williamson was not yet prepared although he has actually made considerable progression.

“We’re monitoring Kane and he’s tracking in the right direction, but isn’t yet 100 per cent fit,” stated Stead in a declaration provided by New Zealand Cricket (NZC).

“We’re hopeful to see further improvement over the coming days and have him available for the third Test.

“We’ll offer him as much time as feasible to obtain himself prepared, yet definitely remain to take a careful technique,” he included.

The 3rd Test is set up in Mumbai from November 1.

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