IND vs NZ: New Zealand in tension even after defeating India, veteran player will not play in the second test

India vs New Zealand: The second Test of the three-match series between India and New Zealand is starting from Thursday. The Kiwi team has taken a 1-0 lead in the series by defeating strong India in the first match. Before this match, the team has suffered a big shock, where veteran player and former captain of the team Kane Williamson will not be able to play even in the second match. It is being told that Williams has not yet recovered from his groin injury. He suffered an injury during the Test series against Sri Lanka.

What did the coach say about Williamson?

Williamson did not come to India with the New Zealand team after suffering an injury during the Sri Lanka tour last month and is undergoing rehab. In his absence, Will Young batted at number three in Bengaluru and scored 33 and 48 not out. Regarding him, New Zealand coach Gary Stead said, 'We are keeping an eye on Kane. He is moving in the right direction, but is still not 100 percent fit. We are hopeful that he will improve further in the coming days and he will be available for the third Test. We will give them as much time as possible to prepare themselves.

Kane Williamson continues his Groin Strain rehabilitation and is Ruled Out of New Zealand’s 2nd Test Against India 🤕 pic.twitter.com/BW9tv6RNRN

— CricWick (@CricWick) October 22, 2024

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Kiwi team will miss Williamson

Kane Williamson, the highest run scorer in Test cricket for New Zealand, is one of the most reliable batsmen of modern times. Williamson's absence is a big loss for the Kiwi team. New Zealand's batting line-up will miss their innings management and attacking approach against quality bowling, especially against India's world-class spin attack. Despite his absence, the way the Kiwi team registered a big win in Bengaluru is praiseworthy.

New Zealand won the first match in 36 years

This victory is New Zealand's first victory in India in the last 36 years. The biggest reason for the team's victory was New Zealand's fast bowlers Matt Henry and Will O'Rourke, who defeated Team India with their bowling. Both of them together took nine wickets in India's first innings, due to which Team India was reduced to only 46 runs.

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