Williamson Steers Clear of India for Fitness Recovery

New Zealand's Kane Williamson will miss the final Test against India to focus on recovering from a groin injury, ensuring readiness for the upcoming series against England. Despite his absence, New Zealand leads the series 2-0, claiming a historic series win against India.

Kane Williamson, New Zealand's star batter, will not travel to Mumbai for the third and final Test against India. The decision, announced by New Zealand Cricket, is to allow Williamson to fully recover from his groin injury in preparation for the imminent Test series against England.

Head coach Gary Stead conveyed that while Williamson has shown significant improvement, the team opts for a cautious approach. "Kane continues to show good signs, but is not quite ready to jump on a plane and join us," Stead stated, emphasizing the importance of readiness for the series opener against England.

New Zealand, already leading the Test series 2-0 against India, aims to maintain momentum with their recent victory adding a historic series win at India's turf. Standout performances included Devon Conway's and Rachin Ravindra's half-centuries, contributing to a formidable first-innings score in the second Test at Wankhede Stadium.

(With inputs from agencies.)