Before the Test series against India, New Zealand had an important setback. Kane Williamson, one of the Fab Four and the team’s best batter, has been ruled unfit.
A major loss for New Zealand came before the Test series against India. Kane Williamson, one of the Fab Four and the team’s best batsman, has lost his fitness. The New Zealand Cricket Board has announced that Kane Williamson will not participate in the first Test match. Williamson will not go to India on Friday with the New Zealand team due to this reason. Later on, he would join the team.
India and New Zealand will begin their three-match Test series on October 16. The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) features this series. It is important for both teams because of this. India needs to win this series 3-0 in order to guarantee its place in the WTC final.
The injury to Kane Williamson is also an injury for cricket fans expecting to see an intense match between New Zealand and India. The only batsman from New Zealand who can play the spin attack with total control is Kane Williamson. With a doubt, the team will miss him.
Cricket fans who follow the competition between the Fab Four teams also find disappointment in Kane Williamson’s injury. The batsman’s delay in arriving in India has taken away from the hype around Kohli against Williamson. Steve Smith, Joe Root, Virat Kohli, and Williamson make up the Fab Four. These four performers’ performances are often compared.
The team’s ICC trophy
Being the most senior player on his side, Kane Williamson is also their most successful batsman. He has led the team to success as captain. In 2021, New Zealand were winners in the ICC World Test Championship after defeating India, led by Kane Williamson.