Former skipper Kane Williamson will miss New Zealand’s second test against India starting in Pune on Thursday as he continues his recovery from a groin strain, New Zealand Cricket said on Tuesday. The Blacks Caps on Sunday managed a first test victory in Indi…
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FILE PHOTO: Cricket – ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 – Semi-Final – India v New Zealand – Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India – November 15, 2023 New Zealand’s Kane Williamson reacts after losing the match REUTERS/Adnan Abidi/File Photo Former skipper Kane Williamson will miss New Zealand’s second test against India starting in Pune on Thursday as he continues his recovery from a groin strain, New Zealand Cricket said on Tuesday. The Blacks Caps on Sunday managed a first test victory in India for 36 years without the master batsman, who has remained in New Zealand to work on his recovery from the injury he sustained in a recent series against Sri Lanka. “We’re monitoring Kane and he’s tracking in the right direction, but isn’t yet 100 per cent fit, coach Gary Stead said in a news release. “We’re hopeful to see further improvement over the coming days and have him available for the third test. We’ll give him as much time as possible to get himself ready, but certainly continue to take a cautious approach.” The third and final test takes place in Mumbai at the start of November. Get our pick of top stories and thought-provoking articles in your inbox Stay updated with notifications for breaking news and our best stories Get WhatsApp alerts Join our channel for the top reads for the day on your preferred chat app Copyright© Mediacorp 2024. Mediacorp Pte Ltd. All rights reserved. We know it’s a hassle to switch browsers but we want your experience with CNA to be fast, secure and the best it can possibly be. To continue, upgrade to a supported browser or, for the finest experience, download the mobile app. Upgraded but still having issues? Contact us