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Kane Williamson referred to New Zealand‘s historic 3-0 Test series victory over India in the subcontinent as one of the country’s “all-time cricketing memories.”
The win handed India their first home Test series whitewash in 24 years and opened up the World Test Championship race, with teams like Sri Lanka and South Africa now in contention.
While acknowledging the significance of the victory, Williamson admitted that he regretted missing out on the series. “It was a lot of internal temptation [to try and get there], for sure, then after a few discussions it was keep taking that time to get it right, so that’s what I did. Suffered a little bit of FOMO, which is a good thing, but just admired it really. To go over and play the way they did, so special, one of our all-time cricketing memories,” Williamson said.
Williamson was unable to participate in the series due to a groin injury. Although he was expected to return for the second Test, he did not regain fitness in time.
Reflecting on his injury struggles, he acknowledged that, as he nears the later stages of his career, his body requires more attention. “It’s not major, which is good. Think post knee [injury] there’s always little curlys that bob their heads, so actually making sure I keep putting that time in. For so long, you feel invincible, and I’ve certainly had a few reminders that’s not the case recently and making sure that I’m staying on top of all those things and keeping the body in check,” he added.
Williamson is set to return for New Zealand‘s three-Test series against England, which will begin on November 28 at Hagley Oval.
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