Williamson has been treating the issue since March, according to Gary Stead, and they wanted to give him time to recuperate before the World Test Championship final.
New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson will be rested for the second Test against England due to a left elbow injury, with Tom Latham to lead the side in his absence, the team’s head coach said on Wednesday.
Williamson has been treating the issue since March, according to Gary Stead, and they wanted to give him time to recuperate before the World Test Championship final against India later this month.
Captain Kane Williamson will miss the second Test of the G.J. Gardner Homes BLACKCAPS Tour of England as he rests his irritated left-elbow. #ENGvNZ https://t.co/dd43cibLa5
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“The decision has been made very much with the ICC World Test Championship Final at Southampton in mind and we are confident he will be ready for that match starting on June 18.”
New Zealand plays England in the second Test of the two-match series at Edgbaston on Thursday. The first Test at Lord’s was drawn.
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