Prolific New Zealand batter Kane Williamson is expected to arrive late for the first Test against Sri Lanka. Williamson lost his grandmother last Thursday. The 32-year-old played a vital role in Black Cap’s historical win against England in the second test. The Kiwis side became the fourth team to win the test match after being imposed follow-on.
The New Zealand Captain, Tim Southee, shared his views just before the start of the series, and Southee added the team’s thoughts are always with Williamson, who is going through some tough times.
“On behalf of the team, I think everyone is feeling for Kane at the moment and he is in the best place he can be. And that is with, in, and around, his family. It is a sad time for the Williamson family. We are looking forward to Kane joining up. He has been able to train with the ND guys in Tauranga, so I am sure he will be hitting plenty of balls and making sure he is ready to go come Thursday.”
Kane Williamson scored 132 in the second innings in Wellington against England to lead New Zealand to one of their greatest Test wins and will hope to replicate his success. Kane Williamson became the highest run-scorer for New Zealand in Test cricket. He edged past former batter Ross Taylor, who retired with 7,683 runs to his credit.
Sri Lanka will need to beat the reigning test champion New Zealand in their yard 2-0 to have a chance of playing in June’s final at The Oval. The Kiwis will begin their new adventure in the Test format against Sri Lanka on 9th March at Hagley Oval. Sri Lanka is set to play two Tests, three ODIs, and three T20Is on this tour.
Kane Williamson Likely To Bat In Number Three Position For Gujarat Titans
Kane Williamson will feature in the Gujarat Titans purely as a batter as Hardik Pandya is going to captain the side. SRH had decided to part ways with their former captain Kane Williamson after a poor outing in IPL 2022. It is believed Kane Williamson is either going to bat at number three or open the innings for Gujarat Titans in the upcoming edition of Indian Premier League.
The defending champions Gujarat Titans will take on Chennai Super Kings in the opening match of the Indian Premier League 2023.Gujarat Titans will lead by Hardik Pandya and will lot of proven youngsters in their team and will hope to retain the trophy this season.