NZ without Williamson on Bangaluru 1st test vs India

Nz vs India's first test at Bangaluru starts on Oct 16th

Nz star batsman ken williamson will not part of banglore test with Groin injury, he will stays at home in Nz

Un-capped Mark Chapman after playing 78 white ball game for nz included in nz test team as williamson not available for crucial banglore 1st test

The left-hander has played six first-class matches for New Zealand A, including scoring a century against India A in 2020 but has not played for NZ A since 2022 when he made 92 and 45 in a first-class match in Bengaluru.

He only played three Plunket Shield matches for Auckland last summer in February and March but posted scores 123 against Otago and 83 off 68 in his final innings against Central Districts, both of which came at No.3.

The rest of the squad remains unchanged from the disastrous tour of Sri Lanka. Although Michael Bracewell will only be available for the first Test in India before departing for the birth of his second child. Ish Sodhi will join the squad as Bracewell's replacement for the second and third Tests.

Williamson's injury is a major blow for the Black Caps considering his experience in India and New Zealand's struggles for runs