New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson will not play in the second Test against India in Pune. The second match of the Test series between India and New Zealand will be played in Pune from October 24. New Zealand head coach Gary Stead has given this information.
Williamson was recently injured during the Test series against Sri Lanka. He has returned to New Zealand for rehab. The team hoped that he would make a comeback in the second Test match against India.
New Zealand head coach Gary Stead told reporters in Pune on Monday that Williamson is currently rehabbing. His injury has largely healed, but he is not yet ready to return to Test cricket. He is expected to make a comeback from the final Test against India in Mumbai.
Williamson scored runs at an average of 33.53 in India Williamson has scored runs at an average of 33.53 in 8 Test matches played in India. He is considered a good batsman against spin bowlers.
New Zealand won a Test match in India after 36 years New Zealand has won a Test match after 36 years. The Kiwi team defeated India by 8 wickets in the first Test played in Bengaluru. Thus, New Zealand leads the three-Test series 1-0.
Pune's pitch will be slow turning The pitch of the second Test between India and New Zealand in Pune could be a slow turner. Black clay has been used for the pitch. Due to this, Pune may see less surge as compared to Bengaluru. The Pune Test will start from October 24.
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