Kane Williamson To Miss 3rd Test Against India; To Be Fit For Home Series Against England
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) announced that Williamson will remain in New Zealand to focus on his rehabilitation. A statement from the organization confirmed, "Kane Williamson will not travel to India for the third Test in Mumbai to ensure he is fit for the upcoming three-Test series against England."
New Zealand cricket star Kane Williamson will not be part of the squad traveling to India for the third and final Test in Mumbai as he continues his recovery from a groin injury. His decision to skip the match is a precautionary measure to ensure he is fully fit for the upcoming three-Test series against England.
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) announced that Williamson will remain in New Zealand to focus on his rehabilitation. A statement from the organization confirmed, "Kane Williamson will not travel to India for the third Test in Mumbai to ensure he is fit for the upcoming three-Test series against England." The first Test of that series is scheduled to begin at Hagley Oval on November 28.
NZ head coach Gary Stead remarked on Williamson's condition, indicating that while the batsman has shown positive signs of recovery, it would be prudent for him to continue his rehabilitation at home. "Kane continues to show good signs, but is not quite ready to jump on a plane and join us," Stead stated. He added, "While things are looking promising, we think the best course of action is for him to stay in New Zealand and focus on the final part of his rehabilitation so he will be good to go for England."
The final Test against India is set to commence this Friday at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. New Zealand currently leads the series 2-0, marking India's first Test series loss at home in 12 years. The Kiwis secured victory in the second Test, where they batted first and reached 259 runs, with contributions from Devon Conway (76) and Rachin Ravindra (65). In contrast, India struggled, posting just 156 runs in their first innings, with Mitchell Santner taking 7 wickets for 53 runs.
New Zealand's second innings saw them post 255 runs, setting India a challenging target of 359 runs. Despite Yashasvi Jaiswal's commendable 77 runs, India was dismissed for 245, resulting in a 114-run defeat. This series has highlighted New Zealand's dominance, having won the first Test by eight wickets.
With Williamson focusing on his fitness, fans eagerly anticipate his return for the crucial England series next month.
