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Kane Williamson set to miss the third Test against India
Kane Williamson is set to miss the third Test against India, to be played in Mumbai, New Zealand Cricket reported on Tuesday. Williamson, who missed the initial two Trial of the series, won't go to India for the last Test to be completely fit for the impending home series against Britain, beginning November 28.
He has been kept out as a careful way to deal with proceed with his crotch injury recovery. "Kane keeps on giving great indications, yet isn't exactly prepared to bounce on a plane and go along with us," Gary Stead, New Zealand's lead trainer said.
"While things are looking encouraging, we think the best strategy is for him to remain in New Zealand and spotlight on the last piece of his recovery so he'll be all set for Britain. The Britain series is as yet a month away so adopting the mindful strategy currently will guarantee he is prepared for the primary Test in Christchurch."
New Zealand have proactively won the initial two Trial of the continuous series against India and would hope to finish a cleansweep to upgrade their possibilities fitting the bill for the last of the World Test title. The third Test starts in Mumbai on Friday.