Kane Williamson to Miss Second Test Against India Due to Injury
Pune: New Zealand’s star batsman Kane Williamson will not be available for the second Test against India due to an ongoing issue with a muscle strain in his lower back. Williamson, who has not fully recovered from the injury, is still dealing with discomfort and will continue to be sidelined.
The New Zealand Cricket Board confirmed on Tuesday that Williamson had sustained an injury during the Test series against Sri Lanka, which has since kept him out of action. As of now, he has not yet joined the team in India for the series.
The New Zealand cricket team is monitoring Kane’s progress closely, and while there have been improvements, he is not yet fully fit to return to the field. Officials expect further recovery in the coming days, and hope he will be available for the third Test against India.
Despite his absence, the team remains optimistic about his recovery and looks forward to seeing him back in action soon.
Key Highlights:
- Kane Williamson is ruled out of the second Test against India due to a lower back muscle strain.
- The injury occurred during the Sri Lanka Test series, and he has not fully recovered.
- New Zealand Cricket continues to monitor Williamson’s condition, hoping for his return in the third Test.
