New Delhi. New Zealand has suffered a big setback before the Test series with India. Kane Williamson, the team’s best batsman and member of the Fab-Four, has become unfit. According to New Zealand Cricket Board, Kane Williamson will not play in the initial test match. For this reason, Williamson will not be with the New Zealand team visiting India on Friday. He will join the team later.
The 3-match Test series between India and New Zealand is starting from 16th October. This series is part of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC). For this reason it is very important for both the teams. India can secure its place in the WTC final by winning this series 3-0.
Kane Williamson’s injury is also a blow for those cricket fans who want to see a tough competition between India and New Zealand. Kane Williamson is the only New Zealand batsman to play the spin attack with complete control. The team will definitely miss him.
Kane Williamson’s injury is also a blow for the cricket fans keeping an eye on the Fab-Four rivalry. Due to the late arrival of this batsman in India, the excitement of Kohli vs Williamson has reduced. Virat Kohli, Williamson, Joe Root, Steve Smith are counted in the Fab-Four. The performance of these four is always compared.
The team has won the ICC trophy
Kane Williamson is not only the most successful batsman of his team but also the most experienced player. He has been a successful captain of the team. New Zealand also won the ICC World Test Championship by defeating India in the year 2021 under the captaincy of Kane Williamson.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : October 9, 2024, 07:37 IST