Bangladesh Tour of New Zealand: Kane Williamson out for 2 months – New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson has been ruled out of the Bangladesh Test series with an elbow injury. After missing out on the 2nd Test against India, Williamson will be out of action for two months. However, he is not expected to undergo surgery. Follow NZ vs BAN Live Updates on InsideSport.IN.
“Kane’s going along ok. Last time after the World Test Championship final and before the IPL and T20 World Cup was about eight or nine weeks. I expect it’s somewhere in that time frame again. We’re trying not to put time frames on it at this stage,” New Zealand coach Gary Stead told Stuff.
Bangladesh Tour of New Zealand: Kane Williamson ruled out of Bangladesh Test series with elbow injury
Injury Update | Coach Gary Stead expects captain Kane Williamson will require 8-9 weeks of rest and rehabilitation to get his troublesome left elbow injury right. pic.twitter.com/atYILNonPH
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Kane Williamson was ruled out of the recently-concluded second Test against India which the Kiwis lost by 372 runs. The elbow has troubled Williamson since the Bangladesh series at home. He was rested for the series before heading to IPL. After the T20 World Cup, he was rested for the three-match T20I series against India. But he is yet to get better.
BlackCaps head coach Gary Stead has said that it is unlikely that Williamson might go for surgery.
Bangladesh Tour of New Zealand: Kane Williamson ruled out of Bangladesh Test series with elbow injury
“I think surgery is unlikely. All that surgery would do is ensure that rehab is done. If we don’t have to cut a tendon, our choice is not to do that. Kane’s doing it tough, don’t get me wrong. He loves playing for New Zealand – he hates the thought of missing any cricket, let alone test cricket for New Zealand,” he added.
New Zealand will play two Tests against Bangladesh and then the side will travel to Australia for three ODIs and a T20 from January 30-February 8. Kane Williamson is expected to be out of both series.
Bangladesh Tour of New Zealand: Kane Williamson ruled out of Bangladesh Test series with elbow injury
