**India Vs NZ: Williamson Misses Pune Test With Groin Issue**

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Post on Oct 24, 2024

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Williamson Out, India Aiming for Clean Sweep in Pune

Oh no! The cricketing world was dealt a blow when news broke that New Zealand captain Kane Williamson would miss the second Test in Pune due to a pesky groin injury. Talk about bad luck! This is a huge blow for the Kiwis, who are already trailing 0-1 in the series.

The injury happened during the first Test in Kanpur, where Williamson, a batting maestro, scored a solid 52 runs. He gave it a go in the first innings of the second Test, but the pain was just too much. No way was he going to risk further damage.

This means that Tom Latham will lead the Kiwis in his absence. It's a big ask for Latham, but he's a talented batsman and a capable leader. He'll need to step up big time if the Kiwis want to avoid a series whitewash.

Meanwhile, India are buzzing. They're in top form, having dominated the first Test. The confidence is high and they're looking to wrap up the series in style. A clean sweep is on their minds.

The Pune pitch is known for its spin-friendly nature. This could be a huge advantage for India, who have a strong spin attack led by the legendary Ravichandran Ashwin. Expect to see a lot of turning deliveries as the Indian bowlers look to dismantle the Kiwi batting lineup.

Will the Kiwis be able to bounce back and put up a fight without their captain? Or will India march to a comfortable victory? This is a series you don't want to miss!

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