New Zealand vs India 2020: Disappointing To Lose Kane Williamson - Tom Latham

New Zealand’s interim ODI captain Tom Latham has reflected the value of losing a key player like Kane Williamson. Williamson has been ruled out of the first two ODIs of the three-match series against India. He suffered a shoulder injury in the third game of the T20I series.

Therefore, it eventually led to his rest for the final two games of the T20I series, so that, he could be available for the impending ODIs.

But, the Kiwis hopes of having his captain back for the ODIs have faded away. The Black Caps suffered a humiliating defeat against India in the T20I series. India clean-swept the Kiwis 5-0 for the first time. Williamson’s injury has faded New Zealand’s hopes of bouncing back in the ODI series.

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Tom Latham Disappointed Over Kane Williamson’s Absence:

Now, Latham will lead the Kiwis in the ODI series. He has now opened up on how the team feels about not having a player like Kane.

During the presser ahead of the first ODI, Latham said, “It’s disappointing to lose a member like Williamson. But it presents an opportunity to someone to grab his opportunity. Hopefully, he gets his shoulder right and comes back into the side as soon as possible,” Latham told reporters ahead of the first ODI.” 

“I would look to the stick to the plans which are there in place. Fingers crossed, we can play a brand of cricket that we have always played with,” he added.

Not only New Zealand but India has also lost a gem of a player. Explosive opener Rohit Sharma has been ruled out of the entire series after suffering a calf injury in the fifth T20I.

Speaking about it Latham said, “Rohit is a massive player for India. We know depth the Indian side has. We are not taking them lightly, we will do required research on whoever the replacement is for Rohit.”

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