Williamson’s left elbow damage being monitored, Boult to play second Test: Stead

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has sustained an damage to his left elbow in the course of the first Test in opposition to England at Lord’s and shall be monitored by the medical workforce earlier than taking a name on the eve of the second Test beginning right here on Wednesday.
New Zealand coach Gary Stead additionally knowledgeable that left arm seamer Trent Boult is offered for the second Test, whereas one of many quick bowlers shall be rested for the Birmingham sport.
Left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner can be out with a lower in his index finger.
‘BlackCaps’, the official twitter deal with of New Zealand Cricket, headlined a Gary Stead replace from Birmingham.
“Pace bowlers from Lord’s won’t all play 2nd Test. Trent Boult available & likely to return. Mitch Santner ruled out with his cut left index finger. Kane Williamson’s left elbow injury being monitored & a decision to be made tomorrow,” it tweeted.
The first Test led to a draw.