ENG vs NZ Live: It was obviously frustrating to miss Nottingham Test, says Kane Williamson
ENG vs NZ Live: Thursday’s third and final Test match will be played in Headingley, with Kane Williamson serving as captain once again.
Williamson was placed in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19 the day before the Nottingham Test after exhibiting minor symptoms. At Leeds’ Headingley stadium, England and New Zealand will square off in the series’ final Test. On June 23, the game will begin.
“It was obviously pretty frustrating to miss the last Test through Covid but it’s great to be back in the fold. Didn’t have too much else to do,” ESPNCricinfo quoted Williamson as saying.
“It was a Test where both teams put their front foot forward, played some shots, it was fast-scoring and in the balance like the first Test. I don’t shout at the TV. I watch and observe, it’s always interesting seeing it from a different perspective, although it wasn’t my preferable place to be,” he said.
“It was interesting to watch and connect from the other side a little bit. There was a lot of effort that went into the match. It was an amazing knock from Jonny, and that’s cricket. You do have to applaud the quality England have come in with,” he added.
The New Zealand team’s captain also expressed a wish to stay in that position and stated that their primary goal is to improve as a unit.
“The picture of leadership in this side is something I’m very passionate about. Certainly, I love playing for my country and there are a number of leaders in this team. That share that passion to take steps forward and become a better side,” Williamson said.
It appeared at one time that England might play for a draw in the 2nd Test when they lost Joe Root. And were 56/3 and eventually 93/4, needing to chase down 298 in less than three sessions on the last day.
After that, Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow steered the ship. And reduced the required score for the last session to 160. Totally out of control, Bairstow scored a tonne off just 77 balls and finished with 136 off 92.
As England achieved an incredible victory by five wickets, Stokes, who had sustained a knee injury, hobbled. And romped his team home with an unbeaten 70-ball 75.
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