Kane Williamson is likely to miss the 2-Test series against Bangladesh at home and the limited-overs tour of Australia before possibly returning for the 2-Test series against South Africa, starting February 17 at home. Williamson managed the elbow tendon injury during the second half of IPL 2021 and the T20 World Cup. However, New Zealand head coach Gary Stead said Kane Williamson will not undergo surgery to treat his long-standing elbow issue. "Last time after the World Test Championship [final] and before the IPL and T20 World Cup was about eight or nine weeks. SURGERY IS UNLIKELY: STEADStead highlighted that Kane Williamson hates missing playing for New Zealand but the captain needs the time away from the game to try and put an end to the below issue.

Source: Stuff December 07, 2021 08:00 UTC