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Williamson may miss three Pakistan T20Is

By Gaurav Tripathi

1

Williamson's hamstring issue

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson is likely to miss the remainder of the five-T20I series against Pakistan due to hamstring tightness. 

2

Prioritizing Test series 

With the home Test series against South Africa starting on February 4, head coach Gary Stead prioritizes Williamson's fitness for that event. 

3

Past fitness struggles

The batter has faced multiple fitness issues in the past year, including a ruptured ACL and a broken thumb. 

4

Withdrawn from Bangladesh

Notably, he was initially named in New Zealand's squad for the T20I series against Bangladesh last month before being withdrawn on 'medical advice.'

5

Seifert, Santner to step up 

In his absence, Tim Seifert is expected to replace him in the batting line-up, and Mitchell Santner will take over captaincy duties. 

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