NZ Playing XI vs IND: Daryl Mitchell replaces Kane Williamson: New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson has been ruled out of the second Test match against India due to a left elbow injury. In the absence of Williamson, Tom Latham will be leading the Kiwis in the second Test against India while Daryl Mitchell has come in his place here at the Wankhede Stadium. Williamson has struggled with his elbow for over a year now, missing a whole lot of action for the Kiwis during the duration. Follow India vs New Zealand LIVE updates on InsideSport
NZ Playing XI vs IND: Daryl Mitchell replaces Kane Williamson for Mumbai Test – Check out
NZ Playing XI vs IND for 2nd Test:
- Tom Latham (c)
- Will Young
- D Mitchell
- Ross Taylor
- Henry Nicholls
- Tom Blundell (wk)
- Rachin Ravindra
- Kyle Jamieson
- Tim Southee
- Ajaz Patel
- William Somerville
It’s been a really tough time for Kane having to deal with such a persistent injury. While we’ve been able to manage the injury through the year and the T20 World Cup, the shift to Test cricket and the increased batting loading has re-aggravated his elbow. Ultimately the injury is still not right and while he got through the Kanpur Test, it was clear playing in the second Test wasn’t an option,” said New Zealand Coach Gary stead said in an official release.
“It’s been a challenging year for Kane trying to manage his elbow and it’s important we now formulate a good plan with him to ensure the injury does not continue to plague him. He will likely require a sustained period of rest followed by rehabilitation, strengthening and gradual batting loading,” he stated further.
NZ Playing XI vs IND: Daryl Mitchell replaces Kane Williamson for Mumbai Test – Check out
NZ Playing XI vs IND for 2nd Test:
- Tom Latham and Will Young will open the innings
- Daryl Mitchell, Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, and Tom Blundell will bat in the middle order
- Rachin Ravindra, Azaj Patel, and W Somerville will form the spin attack
- Tim Southee and Kyle Jamieson will handle the pace department
NZ Playing XI vs IND: Daryl Mitchell replaces Kane Williamson for Mumbai Test – Check out
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