New Zealand's Williamson in doubt for India Test series

WELLINGTON, Oct 09 (AFP): New Zealand on Wednesday named prolific batter Kane Williamson in its squad to tour India, despite a lingering groin injury likely ruling him out for at least the first of three Tests.

Williamson will delay travelling to India while he continues treatment for the injury, which he suffered during last month's series defeat in Sri Lanka.

Although the former captain is unlikely to play the first Test in Bengaluru on October 16, selector Sam Wells said he was "hopeful" the 34-year-old would return later in the series.

"The advice we've received is that the best course of action is for Kane to rest and rehabilitate now rather than risk aggravating the injury," Wells said in a New Zealand Cricket statement.