Sports News | Williamson Sustains Quadriceps Strain While Fielding, Won't Field Against India in CT Final

Dubai, Mar 9 (PTI) New Zealand's batting mainstay Kane Williamson will not field in the second innings of the Champions Trophy final against India after picking up a quadriceps strain while batting, the NZC informed through a media release on Sunday.

Mark Chapman has taken his place in the field.

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Williamson made 11 after New Zealand opted to bat and was out, offering a return catch to left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav.

It is still not known what will be the extent of Williamson's lay-off after the quadriceps injury.

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