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IND vs NZ second Test: India loses Test series at home after 12 years as New Zealand spins historic win in seven decades

Mitchell Santner proved to be a thorn for the Indian batsmen as he once again struck telling blows and finished the match with a 13-wicket haul. | Photo Credit: K. Bhagya Prakash For the second time in three days – and the third time in four innings this series – India’s batters surrendered against a clinical New Zealand as the visiting side created history by taking an unassailable lead in the three-match series, mauling India by 113 runs.Twenty-six minutes into the last hour of the third day at the Maharashtra Cricket Association stadium, with some of the 28,895 spectators who had turned up hoping against hope of an India turnaround, Tim Southee at long-on completed a clean catch to dismiss Ravindra Jadeja o...
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Big blow for New Zealand! Kane Williamson set to miss start of Test series against India | Cricket News – Times of India

New Zealand player Kane Williamson (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Veteran New Zealand batter Kane Williamson will miss the start of the three-Test series against India due to a groin strain suffered during the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. The injury requires a period of rehabilitation, delaying Williamson's departure to India.New Zealand selector Sam Wells confirmed the news, stating that the decision to rest and rehabilitate Williamson was made to avoid further aggravating the injury. "The advice we've received is that the best course of action is for Kane to rest and rehabilitate now rather than risk worsening the injury," Wells explained. "We remain hopeful that if his recovery goes to plan, Kane will be available for the latter part of the tour."In Williamson's absence, uncapped ba...