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Kane Williamson missed the first two Tests against India as well, which New Zealand won by 8 wickets and 113 runs in Bengaluru and Pune, respectively.
Kane Williamson will miss third Test against India. (Picture Credit: AFP)
Former New Zealand captain and star batter Kane Williamson will not travel to India for the third Test against Rohit Sharma-led side. The third and final Test of the ongoing three-match series between India and New Zealand is scheduled to take place at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai and will start on Friday (November 1).
According to an official release issued by New Zealand cricket board on Tuesday (October 29), 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.
“A cautious approach will instead be taken which will see Williamson continue his groin injury rehabilitation in New Zealand ahead of the first England Test starting at Hagley Oval on November 28,” Black Caps said in a release.
New Zealand’s head coach Gary Stead said the 34-year-old right-handed batter had made good progress, but the cautious approach would give him time to be fully fit for the England series.
“Kane continues to show good signs, but isn’t quite ready to jump on a plane and join us,” said Stead.
“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’ll be good to go for England.
“The England series is still a month away so taking the cautious approach now will ensure he is ready for the first Test in Christchurch.”
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