Virus rules Williamson out of second Test

A virus has forced New Zealand cricket captain Kane Williamson to miss the second Test against India.

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson

A virus has forced New Zealand captain Kane Williamson to miss the second Test against India. (AAP)

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has been ruled out of the second cricket Test against India in Kolkata with a virus, New Zealand Cricket says.

Former captain Ross Taylor will lead the side at Eden Gardens instead.

New Zealand are 1-0 down in the three-match series.

Williamson did not train with the team on Thursday after becoming ill but initial indications were that he might be able to play.

New Zealand Cricket tweeted, however, that Williamson would not be available for the match.


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