India vs New Zealand: Kane Williamson To Miss 3rd T20I, Tim Southee To Lead In His Absence

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) on Monday confirmed that skipper Kane Williamson will be missing the third and final T20I against India slated to be played on Tuesday in Napier and in his absence, it would be pacer Tim Southee who would be leading the side

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) on Monday confirmed that skipper Kane Williamson will be missing the third and final T20I against India slated to be played on Tuesday in Napier and in his absence, it would be pacer Tim Southee who would be leading the side. However, Williamson would be back in time to lead the side in the three-match ODI series, beginning Friday. "Blackcaps captain Kane Williamson will miss the third T20I in Napier on Tuesday to attend a pre-arranged medical appointment," stated an official statement.

"Auckland Aces batsman Mark Chapman will join the T20 squad in Napier today," it added.

Williamson will rejoin the Blackcaps on Wednesday when the ODI squad assembles in Auckland ahead of the series opener at Eden Park in Friday.

Coach Gary Stead said the medical appointment had nothing to do with Williamson's historic elbow complaint.

"Kane's been trying to get this booked in for a while now, but unfortunately it hasn't been able to fit into our schedule. The health and well-being of our players and staff is paramount, and we look forward to seeing him in Auckland," he said.