Victory over India boosted New Zealand’s hopes of making it to next year’s ICC World Test Championship final, but the Kiwis will be tempted to rush their star batsman back as Williamson will remain on the sidelines for the third Test starting on Friday. was resisting.
Manager Gary Stead has suggested that the 34-year-old has made good progress in his rehabilitation recently, and it is hoped that he will be fit for the three home games against England starting at the end of next month.
“Kane continues to show good signs, but he’s not quite ready to jump on a plane and join us,” Stead said.
“While things are looking promising, we believe the best course of action is for him to remain in New Zealand and focus on the final stages of his rehabilitation so he can travel to England.
“The England series is still a month away, so taking a cautious approach now will ensure we are ready for the first Test in Christchurch.”
Remaining matches of World Test Championship
