Williamson to miss Black Caps’ second Test against India
Expect Kane Williamson to miss the Black Caps’ second Test against India as he stays in New Zealand to recover from a groin strain injury.
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WILLIAMSON TO MISS BLACK CAPS’ SECOND TEST DUE TO GROIN STRAIN
Expect Williamson to miss the Black Caps’ second Test against India as he continues his rehabilitation from a groin strain.
Furthermore, the 34-year-old former captain will stay in New Zealand to continue with his recovery.
Moreover, Willamson is missing his second straight match after he was also sidelined in New Zealand.
On Sunday, the Black Caps beat India by eight wickets in a historic first Test in Bengaluru.
In the previous Test, the Black Caps dismissed the hosts for 46 in the first innings to mark as India’s lowest Test total at home.
The match was historic as New Zealand beat India for the first time in the South Asian nation in 36 years.
BLACK CAPS’ COACH ASSURES WILLIAMSON NOT RUSHED TO RETURN
xxx Moreover, Black Caps coach Gary Stead assured Williamson is not being rushed to return.
Meanwhile, the second Test in Pune is set for Thursday.
“We’re monitoring Kane, and he’s tracking in the right direction but isn’t yet 100%,” Stead said.
“We’re hopeful to see further improvement over the coming days and have him available for the third Test,” he added.
Furthermore, the former Black Caps skipper sustained an injury during a tour in Sri Lanka for tests.
The third and final Test is scheduled in Mumbai on November 1.
NEW ZEALAND HOPES HENRY, O’ROURKE TO DELIVER AGAIN IN WILLIAMSON’S STEAD
Furthermore, New Zealand hopes Matt Henry and Will O’Rourke will deliver again in the second Test in Williamson’s stead.
Moreover, Henry and O’Rourke took eight and seven wickets, respectively, in the Black Caps’ historic win in India.
Additionally, Will Young batted at No.3 as Willamson’s replacement, and he delivered with 33 and 48 not out in the first Test.
Meanwhile, Stead hopes the team will hold the fort in Williamson’s absence in Pune.
“We’ll give him (Williamson) as much time as possible to get himself ready, but certainly continue to take a cautious approach,” the Black Caps coach said.
New Zealand hopes to claim the third Test after boosting its stock to fourth place in the World Test Championship standings after the first Test.
India continues to lead the standings, but its lead over second-placed Australia and third-placed Sri Lanka has been reduced.
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