New Zealand captain Kane Williamson can be rested for the second Test towards England with a left elbow damage, the group’s head coach stated on Wednesday, with Tom Latham main the aspect in his absence.
Gary Stead stated Williamson has been managing the damage since March and he desires to provide the 30-year-old an opportunity to get well forward of the World Test Championship remaining towards India later this month.
Stead stated, “It is not an easy decision for Kane not to play Tests, but we think it is the right one.”
“He has had an injection in his elbow to alleviate the burning sensation he will get whereas batting, and a interval of relaxation and rehabilitation will assist maximize his restoration.
The resolution has been taken preserving in thoughts the ICC World Test Championship remaining in Southampton and we’re assured that he can be prepared for the match beginning 18 June.
Batsman Will Young will exchange Williamson within the batting order.
New Zealand will face England within the second Test of the two-match collection at Edgbaston on Thursday. The first Test at Lord’s resulted in a draw.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
