Follow us on Image Source : GETTY IMAGES File photo of Kane Williamson. A report in stuff.co.nz claimed that Williamson is likely to return only next year for the two-Test series against South Africa starting February 17 in Christchurch. "Kane's going along ok," Stead said of the captain and about his injury. Last time after the World Test Championship (final) and before the IPL and T20 World Cup was about eight or nine weeks. He loves playing for New Zealand – he hates the thought of missing any cricket, let alone Test cricket for New Zealand," the coach added.

Source: Stuff December 07, 2021 20:06 UTC