Kane Williamson was left a spectator during the Black Caps' home summer. Photo / GettyThe good news Black Caps coach Gary Stead delivered regarding Kane Williamson this week came with a caveat. And with the increased batting workload that red-ball cricket requires, the Black Caps will be keeping a wary eye on that problematic joint. Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell were all named this week in the Black Caps' extended 20-man touring squad, still facing games with their franchises for much of this month. A number of the Black Caps' squad are dealing with Covid-19 and, ahead of a camp next week in Mount Maunganui, Stead is hopeful none of the cases will prove serious.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 05, 2022 17:47 UTC