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New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson will miss the second Test against England starting on Friday at Trent Bridge after testing positive for Covid-19 on the eve of the match. Kane Williamson, his country's best batsman, will begin five days of isolation and be replaced as captain by Tom Latham, New Zealand Cricket said in a statement.
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Experienced opener Hamish Rutherford, who is in England playing in a domestic Twenty20 competition, will come into the squad.
"It's such a shame for Kane to be forced to withdraw on the eve of such an important match"
"We're all feeling for him at this time and know-how disappointed he will be."
said New Zealand coach Gary Stead
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New Zealand crashed to a five-wicket loss at Lord's on Sunday to go 1-0 down in the three-match series. However, the final test will take place at Headingley from June 23.
The Black Caps have already lost all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme for the series due to a heel injury. He was replaced in the squad by Michael Bracewell.