Senior New Zealand batter Kane Williamson will not be available for the second Test against India in Pune as his rehabilitation from a groin strain is still not complete, the country’s cricket board announced on Tuesday.
New Zealand lead the three-match series 1-0 after winning the first game by eight wickets in Bengaluru. The second match will start here on Thursday.
Williamson, who is yet to join the squad here, suffered the injury during the recent Test series against Sri Lanka. Blackcaps head coach Gary Stead said Williamson was not yet ready even though he has made significant progress.