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Kane Williamson rose to fame with his talent since his U-19 days and currently is one of New Zealand's finest batsmen, apart from being their leader. Coming from a sporting background- his father had played cricket in certain age groups, his mother was a basketball player and his sisters excelling in volleyball. Williamson burst onto the scene in 2010 when he played his first international Test match against India, scoring a ton on his debut. He also made his ODI debut in the same tour of India in August. He's broken a heap of national records and now is the leading centurion in New Zealand Test cricket with his 18 tons. He's also the fifth highest scorer in red ball cricket for the Kiwis and has crossed the 5K mark. He's always been a joy to watch as his classy play made him adapt easily in all three formats. In 2018, Williamson was handed the skipper role of Indian Premier League franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad and led them to the finals. He also finished as the highest run scorer in the 11th edition. As being captain of New Zealand, Williamson has portrayed responsibility in his batting and as a leader.
Kane Williamson
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Kane Williamson declines central contract, resigns as New Zealand captain after T20 WC debacle
Cricket | Jun 19, 2024, 07:42 AM ISTUnarguably one of the greatest New Zealand cricketers to play the game and captain the side, Kane Williamson has decided to let go of the annual central contract for the Blackcaps. Williamson, who relinquished as Test captain in 2022, has moved on as skipper in white-ball formats as well.
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'I don't know': Kane Williamson unsure if he will play next T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka
Cricket | Jun 18, 2024, 03:46 PM ISTNew Zealand ended their T20 World Cup campaign on a high with a solid win over Papua New Guinea on Monday (June 17). They have been knocked out of the World Cup in the group stage itself. After the match, Williamson was asked about his future in T20Is and this is what he responded.
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Is T20 World Cup debacle the end of a generation for New Zealand? Captain Kane Williamson responds
Cricket | Jun 13, 2024, 11:22 PM ISTNew Zealand's run of getting through to the knockouts in every ICC event (except champions trophy) in last seven attempts may have come to a stuttering halt in the ongoing T20 World Cup with a couple of defeats already. Is this the end of an era for New Zealand? Kane Williamson didn't think so.
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Most matches played as captain in T20 World Cup; Williamson to replace Dhoni at top?
Sports | Jun 01, 2024, 01:39 AM ISTThe ICC T20 World Cup 2024 is staged in West India and the USA. Here are five captains who played the most matches in ICC T20 World Cup history.
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Kane Williamson to lead, Trent Boult included as New Zealand announce T20 World Cup 2024 squad
Cricket | Apr 29, 2024, 08:37 AM ISTNew Zealand Cricket announced their squad for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and the USA with familiar faces. Kane Williamson will continue to lead the side with Michael Bracewell returning to the fold and Trent Boult included. New Zealand will begin their campaign on June 7.
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New Zealand Cricket Awards 2024: Rachin Ravindra and Amelia Kerr bag major honours
Cricket | Mar 13, 2024, 06:32 PM ISTThe star batter Kane Williamson bagged the Test Cricketer of the Year award while the in-form Daryl Mitchell won the Men's ODI Player of the Year. Young all-rounder Amelia Kerr claimed the Women's Cricketer of the Year 2024 award.
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Kane Williamson surpasses Virat Kohli in major record in his 100th Test despite scoring only 17 runs
Cricket | Mar 08, 2024, 08:34 AM ISTVirat Kohli has missed the five-match Test series against England due to personal reasons. But former New Zealand Test captain Kane Williamson has been in action right through and despite not making his 100th Test a memorable one, he has gone past Kohli.
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WATCH: Kane Williamson walks out to standing ovation at Hagley Oval in his 100th Test vs Australia
Cricket | Mar 08, 2024, 08:06 AM ISTFormer New Zealand Test captain Kane Williamson walked out to standing ovation at Christchurch's Hagley Oval playing his 100th Test against Australia on Friday, March 8. Not just Williamson, Tim Southee, the current Kiwi Test skipper is also playing his 100th Test match.
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WATCH | Terrible mid-pitch collision helps Australia remove Kane Williamson early
Cricket | Mar 01, 2024, 08:06 AM ISTKane Williamson has come into the series on the back of some blazing form. He scored six hundreds, including a double hundred in the last ten Test innings before the ongoing Wellington Test against Australia.
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Kane Williamson blessed with baby girl ahead of Test series opener against Australia
Cricket | Feb 28, 2024, 09:24 AM ISTKane Williamson is going through a purple patch in the red-ball format and is occupying the zenith in the ICC Men's Test Batting Rankings. He has scored three centuries in his last five Test innings.
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New Zealand announce squad for Australia Tests; O’Rourke retained, Daryl Mitchell returns
Cricket | Feb 17, 2024, 10:55 PM ISTVeteran cricketers Kane Williamson and Tim Southee are set to make their 100th Test appearance during the second match against Australia in Christchurch starting on March 8. Daryl Mitchell is also included in the squad after missing the last Test against South Africa due to injury.
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Williamson becomes fastest batter in history to smash 32 Test centuries, breaks Smith's duel records
Cricket | Feb 16, 2024, 11:37 AM ISTFormer New Zealand captain Kane Williamson continued to smash centuries for fun as he notched up his 32nd ton in Test cricket while guiding his side to a win in the second Test against South Africa in Hamilton. New Zealand sealed the two-match series 2-0.
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Kane Williamson helps New Zealand end 92-year drought against South Africa
Cricket | Feb 16, 2024, 11:24 AM ISTNew Zealand have defeated South Africa in the second Test played at the Seddon Park in Hamilton. Kane Williamson was the star for them smashing his third century in four innings of the series as the Kiwis chased down 267 runs without much fuss on the fourth day.
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Trent Boult returns as New Zealand announce squad for T20I series against Australia
Cricket | Feb 14, 2024, 08:10 AM ISTTrent Boult is not a part of New Zealand's central contract and has not played a single T20I for the Blackcaps since their ouster from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia.
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Kane Williamson levels Steve Smith's record with his heroics vs South Africa
Cricket | Feb 06, 2024, 11:42 AM ISTFormer New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson has continued his exceptional form in Tests against South Africa as well. In the ongoing first Test, the Kiwi number three has plundered runs for fun putting his side in a commanding position at the end of Day three.
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Kane Williamson smashes consecutive Test hundreds against South Africa to record career milestone
Cricket | Feb 06, 2024, 11:12 AM ISTKane Williamson got out after scoring 109 runs in the second innings. He got stumped off Neil Brand while trying to play across the line. The former Kiwi Test skipper smashed 12 fours and a maximum during the course of his innings.
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Kane Williamson reacts to South Africa's second string squad for Test series
Cricket | Feb 01, 2024, 04:40 PM ISTThe two-match Test series between New Zealand and South Africa is set to commence on February 4. With most of their players busy featuring in the ongoing SA20, the visitors have sent a second-string squad for this Test series. But Williamson is not fussed about it and wants to focus on his own team.
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Ollie Pope registers career-best ranking following match-winning knock in Hyderabad Test
Cricket | Jan 31, 2024, 02:29 PM ISTWest Indies' newfound pace-bowling sensation, Shamar Joseph and England's vice-captain in the red-ball format are two of the biggest beneficiaries of the latest movement in the ICC Test rankings.
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Kane Williamson set to comeback for South Africa Test series
Cricket | Jan 22, 2024, 12:29 PM ISTNew Zealand's former Test captain Kane Williamson got injured during the T20I series against Pakistan. He could play only the first two T20Is of the five-match series after suffering a slight hamstring strain. But head coach Gary Stead is confident that he will be fit in time for the upcoming series
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Kane Williamson ruled out for remainder of T20I series against Pakistan
Cricket | Jan 16, 2024, 06:52 AM ISTWhile Daryl Mitchell (61 off 27 balls) was awarded the Player of the Match in the first T20I, it was the young opening batter Finn Allen (74 off 41 deliveries) who walked away with the same award in the second T20I of the series.