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Williamson out of second Test following late dash home – cricket.com.au
New Zealand’s captain ultimately decided to head home to Tauranga for birth of first child having earlier firmed to play in Wellington
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has pulled out of the second Test against the West Indies as he prepares to become a first-time father.
Williamson’s 251 powered the Black Caps to a commanding innings victory over the tourists in Hamilton last week.
As Gary Stead’s side headed south to Wellington for the second Test, Williamson returned to his home city of Tauranga to be with his pregnant wife Sarah for a midwife’s appointment.
On a topsy-turvy day, coach Stead at lunchtime said they needed “a…
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