Kane Williamson to Miss Second Test Against India
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| Kane Williamson will miss the second Test against India / Getty |
Kane Williamson, the former New Zealand captain, will be absent from the second Test against India in Pune. This development was announced by New Zealand Cricket in a media release on Tuesday, October 22, as Williamson continues his recovery from a groin strain.
Williamson was unable to participate in the opening Test in Bengaluru due to the injury he sustained during the Test series against Sri Lanka. He remained in New Zealand to work on his recovery and will continue to do so, building towards full fitness.
Gary Stead, the New Zealand head coach, expressed optimism that Williamson will be available for the third Test.
"We're monitoring Kane and he's progressing well, but he's not yet 100% fit," Stead said. "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 we'll continue to take a cautious approach."
New Zealand won the opening Test by 8 wickets, marking the end of a 36-year wait for a Test win in India. The second Test commences on October 24, and the third and final Test will be played in Mumbai from November 1.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.