New Zealand Cricket announced on Tuesday that Kane Williamson will not travel to India for the third Test in Mumbai, looking to return in shape for the subsequent three-Test series against England.
Williamson has been suffering from a groin complaint he acquired in the match against Sri Lanka last month and did not feature for the BlackCaps in their drought-breaking triumphs in the first two Tests of the series in India.
"A conservative approach will be adopted, Williamson will continue his recovery in New Zealand, from groin injury, ahead of the first Test against England commencing at Hagley Oval on November 28, it said in a statement.
Head coach Gary Stead said Williamson had progressed nicely but the conservative approach gave him time to prepare totally for the series.".
Kane shows all good signs, but he is not ready to jump on a plane to join us. What's promising so far, we feel the best step would be for him to stay put in New Zealand and get onto the final part of his rehab before being 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," he added.
The wins over India have given New Zealand a hope of making it to the ICC World Test Championship Final next year. They are currently placed fourth on the World Test Championship standings and can still make it to the 2025 final with positive results over their remaining fixtures against India and England.
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