India Vs New Zealand, 3rd Test: Kiwi Legend To Miss Out On Wankhede Test Due To Fitness Concerns

Kane Williamson Injury Update: The Kiwi legend will now miss out on the third and final Test match of the three-match series vs India after latest injury update. Read below.

Kane Williamson will miss out on the third and final Test against India

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Kane Williamson Injury Update: New Zealand legend Kane Williamson is set to miss out on the entire Test series vs India, after the New Cricket confirmed his ruling out of the third and final Test of the series on grounds of injury concerns.

The former New Zealand captain is currently nursing a groin injury and the coaching staff is taking a cautious approach on his return, keeping in mind the upcoming crucial home Test series against England.

Squad News | Kane Williamson will not travel to India for the third Test in Mumbai to ensure he his fit for the upcoming three-Test series against England 🏏 #CricketNationhttps://t.co/HpqP4w6Ufp

— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) October 29, 2024

"Kane continues to show good signs, but isn’t quite ready to jump on a plane and join us. While things are looking promising, we think the best course of action is for him to stay in New Zealand and focus on the final part of his rehabilitation so he’ll be good to go for England. The England series is still a month away so taking the cautious approach now will ensure he is ready for the first Test in Christchurch," said Gary Stead, New Zealand Coach.

New Zealand's World Test Championship 2023-25 Schedule | List Of Remaining Matches

The inaugural World Test Champions (2021) were coming off a forgettable tour of Sri Lanka, where they lost both of their Test matches and were struggling heavily for form. 

However, so far in the ongoing Test series against India, the Blackcaps have stunned everyone by achieving what no other country has done in the past 12 years — handing India a Test series defeat on their home soil.New Zealand have four Test matches remaining in their ongoing WTC 2023-25 cycle, and their chances of qualifying for the 2025 final have gained a much-needed boost.

The Kiwis will play the 3rd Test match against India at Wankhede Stadium starting November 1, and will next be in action in the red-ball format on November 28, in the first Test match against England at Hagley Oval, followed by the remaining Test matches to be played on December 6 - December 10; and December 14 - December 18 respectively.