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#4 Williamson to confirm playing XI after having last look at pitch

Kane Williamson will have the final say on the playing XI on the day of the game after looking at the pitch

After two whitewashes going either way in the T20I and ODI series, New Zealand captain Kane Williamson hasn't revealed his cards as he wants to have a last look at the pitch in Wellington before the match starts on February 21.

With Neil Wagner ruled out of the first Test due to family reasons, Williamson isn't sure of the playing XI and wants to be sure of the wicket before revealing his cards. Either Kylie Jamieson or Matt Henry will complete the fast-bowling unit that comprises of Trent Boult and Tim Southee.

“We just want to have another look at this surface."

“It’s got a different look to what we’re used to seeing here at the Basin.”

“The qualities that he (Wagner) brings are quite unique but you then bring in a guy (Jamieson) who targets slightly different areas, coming from a slightly different height as well."

Full article: New Zealand vs India 2020: Kane Williamson to confirm playing XI after having one last look at the pitch