Birmingham. The second and last match of the Test series between hosts England and New Zealand is to be played at Edgbaston here from Thursday 10 June, but before that a bad news has come out for the Kiwi team. New Zealand captain Kane Williamson may have to sit out from the second Test against the hosts England team. Doubts continue over Williamson playing second Test.
In fact, New Zealand head coach Gary Stead said that captain Kane Williamson’s left elbow injury is being monitored. A decision on his availability for the second Test against England will be taken on Wednesday. On the other hand, spinner Mitchell Santner has been ruled out of the second Test with a finger injury, while pacer Trent Boult is expected to make a comeback in the second Test against England.
“The fast bowlers who played in the first Test will not play in the second Test, while Trent Boult may return and Williamson’s injury will be under watch,” said Kiwis head coach Stead. Williamson’s bat was silent in the first Test. He scored 13 and one run in the first and second innings respectively. The first Test between England and New Zealand played at Lord’s was a draw.
The second Test is to be played at Edgbaston from June 10. Before this, if Kane Williamson is not 100% fit, then he may not be seen on the field, because he has to play the final match of the World Test Championship against a strong team like India from June 18. In such a situation, the team management, coach Stead and captain Kane Williamson himself would not like to take any risk. This is the reason why there is doubt about Williamson playing the next Test match. However, today i.e. on Wednesday, June 9, it is possible to confirm whether they will play the next match or not?
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