Kane Williamson to miss the third Test against India

Veteran New Zealand player Kane Williamson is all set to miss the third Test against India, to be played in Mumbai, New Zealand Cricket announced on Tuesday as well. Williamson, who missed the first two Tests of the series due to recovery from injury, will not travel to India for the last Test in order to be fully fit for the upcoming home series against England, starting November 28 as well.

"Kane continues to show good signs, but isn't quite ready to jump on a plane and join us," Gary Stead

However, he has been kept out of the squad as a cautious approach to continue his groin injury rehabilitation as well. 

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"Kane continues to show good signs, but isn't quite ready to jump on a plane and join us," Gary Stead, New Zealand's head coach said. "While things are looking promising, we think the best course of action is for him to stay in New Zealand and focus on the final part of his rehabilitation so he'll be good to go for England. The England series is still a month away so taking the cautious approach now will ensure he is ready for the first Test in Christchurch."

New Zealand won the first two Tests of the ongoing series

However, New Zealand have already won the first two Tests of the ongoing series against India on Indian soil and they would try for a complete clean sweep to increase their chances of qualifying for the final of the World Test championship as well. The third Test will begin in Mumbai on Friday.

Tom Latham, the New Zealand said after the second Test win as quoted by Cricbuzz, "Really special feeling. Proud to be in this position. Whole team effort and a clear example of everyone pitching in when they needed to and everyone standing up at different times. When you come over here you want to compete and put your best foot forward. What we did last week, we played fantastically well. What we spoke during the week was making sure we stay level and stay where our feet are, and focus on this game. Putting runs on the board at the start was really important. Have to mention Mitch Santner. In that first innings, he was fantastic. Has been around the group a long time, and to finally get a break and bowl the way he has - credit has to go to him."