New Zealand coach Gary Stead is "very confident" that Kane Williamson will return to action for the first Test of their home summer against England, scheduled to be held at Hagley Oval in Christchurch from November 28 to December 2.
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) issued a fitness update on Williamson, saying, "Kane 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."
Raphina scored in the first minute itself to the delight of a home crowd. But the six-time champions retaliated, with Harry Kane scoring a fine equaliser in the 18th minute.
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) took to Instagram and issued a statement, saying, "Squad News | Kane Williamson will not be available for the BLACKCAPS second Test match against India, as he continues his rehabilitation from a groin strain."
New Zealand batter Kane Williamson lauded the national men's and women's teams for producing landmark wins, against India, the team's first Test on the Indian soil after 36 years and against South Africa to secure the ICC Women's T20 World Cup title.
India will be hoping to continue their home domination as they take on New Zealand for a three-match Test series from October 16, starting with the first Test in Bengaluru. Southee will be heading into the series without the responsibilities of being a captain, having stepped down from the p
Ahead of New Zealand's upcoming three-match Test series against India, wicketkeeper-batter Tom Latham said that it was a massive honour and a huge privilege for him to lead the Black Caps.
While talking to ANI on the sidelines of the recently-concluded Zim Afro T10 tournament in Harare, Munro discussed the battle of franchise cricket versus international cricket, the new stars on the New Zealand cricket circuit who could become superstars of the future, his favourite T20 ba