New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson withdraws from The Hundred. New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson has decided to pull out of The Hundred tournament -- where he was contracted with Birmingham Phoenix for 80,000 pounds -- due to an elbow injury.

Why there is no Kane Williamson?

As confirmed by the NZC, Kane Williamson will miss the England vs New Zealand 2nd Test match due to his struggle with a left elbow injury. The decision to drop Williamson from the 2nd Test match was taken after considering the World Test Championship Final.

Why is Kane Williamson not playing the Test match?

Kane Williamson, the New Zealand captain, has been ruled out of the second Test against England at Edgbaston because of a persistent elbow injury.