Williamson's departure for India would come nearly six months after he and most of his Black Caps teammates last played a game of cricket. It wasn't that long since the Black Caps and New Zealand Cricket were themselves left apologising to a visiting player because of a racist incident. "There's obviously so many people out there that are suffering because of it and so it's important to play your part." Last month, New Zealand Cricket chief executive David White predicted there would be a positive announcement on the situation "soon after" last week's board meeting. "He's a a fantastic guy and he wants what's best for the team and that's the really important part.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 02, 2020 01:18 UTC