New Zealand head coach Gary Stead hopes that former Kiwi captain Kane Williamson's fitness will improve in the coming days and he will be available for selection for the third Test.

Kane Williamson is unavailable for the second Test between India and New Zealand starting in Pune on October 24 as he continues to recover from a groin strain. Williamson did not travel to India with the New Zealand squad,

Former skipper Kane Williamson will miss New Zealand's second test against India starting in Pune on Thursday as he continues his recovery from a groin strain, New Zealand Cricket said on Tuesday. The Blacks Caps on Sunday managed a first test victory in India for 36 years without the master batsman,

New Zealand cricket secured their first test match victory over India cricket, in India, since 1988 when they earned an eight-wicket win in the first test in Bengaluru. Having dismissed India for their lowest ever test total at home (46) in the first innings,

Premier Kiwi batter Kane Williamson has been ruled out of the second test in the currently ongoing three match test series in India. Kane Williamson had missed the first test match against India and it has been revealed that he will not be a part of the second test that will be taking place in Pune.

Kane Williamson will not be available for the second Test against India, as he continues his rehabilitation from a groin strain,” said NZC in a statement.

India wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant has been declared fit for the second Test match against New Zealand which will take place in Pune.