According to Black Caps selector Sam Wells, Williamson has a groin strain, which could make him unavailable for the Bengaluru Test. In the meantime, Mark Chapman has been roped in for the three-match Test series starting Wednesday (Oct 16). Williamson to miss Bengaluru Test "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. "We're hopeful that if the rehabilitation goes to plan Kane will be available for the latter part of the tour." With World Test Championship (WTC) points up for grabs, the two sides will push for wins with India set to face Australia in November. However, for the visitors, Williamson's injury comes as a blow as he brings tons of experience to the table. It is predicted that the former skipper will be available for the Mumbai and Pune Test matches which takes place later in the month. In the meantime, Tom Latham will look to get the better of India in his first big assignment as the permanent Test skipper. He took over from Tim Southee in the format recently and will have a big job in hand if New Zealand are to stay in contention for the WTC final taking place in June 2025 at Lord's Cricket Ground.  While Williamson sits out, Mark Chapman will have the opportunity to earn his maiden Test cap having been out of contention in the red-ball format. He has represented the Kiwis in 78 white-ball matches without a Test cap. New Zealand squad: Tom Latham (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Michael Bracewell (1st Test only), Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Will O'Rourke, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ben Sears, Ish Sodhi (2nd and 3rd Test only), Tim Southee, Kane Williamson, Will Young