Kane Williamson ruled out of India vs New Zealand 2nd Test in Pune

New Zealand head coach Gary Stead hopes that former Kiwi captain Kane Williamson's fitness will improve in the coming days and he will be available for selection for the third Test.

On Tuesday, New Zealand senior batter Kane Williamson was officially ruled out of the second Test against India, set to take place at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. Williamson, who did not travel to India due to a groin strain, is continuing his rehabilitation in New Zealand. After securing their first Test victory in India in 36 years, New Zealand are now aiming to clinch their first-ever Test series win in India as they prepare to face the hosts in the second Test, starting on October 24.  Check India vs New Zealand 2nd Test Day 2 LIVE SCORE and MATCH UPDATES HERE

 

"We're monitoring Kane, and he's making progress, but he's not yet 100% fit," said New Zealand coach Gary Stead. "We’re hopeful for further improvement in the coming days and for him to be available for the third Test. We’ll give him as much time as possible to get ready, but we will continue to take a cautious approach."

 

Williamson sustained the groin strain during New Zealand's tour of Sri Lanka last month and remains at home to complete his rehabilitation. Will Young, who stepped in at No. 3 in Williamson's absence, scored 33 and an unbeaten 48 in the first Test in Bengaluru.  Williamson Test cricket stats 

Kane Williamson stats in Test
Batting Career Summary
Format	Matches	Innings	Not outs	Runs	Highest score	Average	Strike Rate	Hundreds	Double hundreds	Fifties	Fours	Sixes
Test	102	180	17	8881	251	54.48	51.43	32	6	35	982	26
Bowling Career Summary
Format	M	Inn	B	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Econ	Avg	SR	5W	10W
Test	102	67	2151	1207	30	4-44	4-44	3.37	40.23	71.7	0	0

  Will Young Test cricket stats 

Will Young stats in Test cricket
Batting Career Summary
Format	Matches	Innings	Not outs	Runs	Highest score	Average	Ball faced	Strike Rate	Hundreds	Double hundreds	Fifties	Fours	Sixes
Test	17	30	2	798	89	28.5	1870	42.67	0	0	7	105	2