IND vs NZ: Kane Williamson to miss T20I series against India, Tim Southee to captain New Zealand in first game

                 

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson will miss the Twenty20 International (T20I) series against India to focus on the next Test series which begins on November 25 in Kanpur. The New Zealand Cricket Council announced the T20I series team in India on Monday. Quick pitcher Tim Southee was named captain for the opener on November 17 in Williamson’s absence. “BLACKCAPS captain Kane Williamson will miss this week’s T20 three-game series against India as he prioritizes preparation for the Test series which begins November 25 in Kanpur,” NZC said. in a press release.

“With the opening game of the T20 series on Wednesday night, followed by games on Friday and Sunday night – the decision has been made for Williamson to join the group of test specialists already forming in Jaipur as they focus on the preparation of the red balloon, ”the statement read. read.

“Tim Southee will captain the T20 team for Wednesday’s opener, while Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips and Mitchell Santner are also available for both series. right calf continues to make good progress and should be available for the T20 series. “