Kane Williamson

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Kane Stuart Williamson is a New Zealand international cricketer and captain of the New Zealand national team in limited overs cricket. On 27 February 2023, Williamson became the all-time leading run-scorer for New Zealand in Test cricket. A right-handed batsman and an occasional off spin bowler, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest contemporary batsmen and captains New Zealand has ever produced and the greatest New Zealand batsman of all time. He captained New Zealand to victory in the 2021 ICC World Test Championship final.

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Williamson steers NZ home with 32nd Test century Kane Williamson scores his seventh century in as many Tests to lead New Zealand to a seven-wicket victory in the second Test against South Africa. BBC Sport - Published on February 16, 2024
Watch best shots from Ravindra and Williamson's mammoth partnership Watch best shots from New Zealand pair Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson's mammoth 180-run partnership against Pakistan. BBC Sport - Published on November 4, 2023
NZ skipper Williamson suffers thumb fracture New Zealand captain Kane Williamson suffers a fractured thumb in Friday's World Cup win against Bangladesh, but could return before the end of the tournament. BBC Sport - Published on October 14, 2023

Williamson stars on return as NZ beat Bangladesh Kane Williamson retires hurt after scoring 78 on his return as New Zealand beat Bangladesh by eight wickets in Chennai. BBC Sport - Published on October 13, 2023
Williamson suffers freak hand injury on NZ return New Zealand captain Kane Williamson retires hurt on 78 in his first appearance in seven months against Bangladesh in Chennai. BBC Sport - Published on October 13, 2023
Williamson to miss World Cup opener against England Kane Williamson will miss New Zealand's 50-over World Cup opener against England on 5 October as he continues his recovery from a knee injury. BBC Sport - Published on September 29, 2023

Williamson and Boult in New Zealand World Cup squad Kane Williamson is in New Zealand's squad for the Cricket World Cup and due to captain the side, with Tim Southee and Trent Boult also included. BBC Sport - Published on September 11, 2023
Williamson in NZ World Cup squad despite injury Kane Williamson will be included in New Zealand's squad for the 50-over World Cup next month despite his knee injury. BBC Sport - Published on September 4, 2023
Williamson given deadline to prove World Cup fitness New Zealand captain Kane Williamson is given about two weeks to prove his fitness for the men's one-day World Cup, which starts in October. BBC Sport - Published on August 28, 2023
Williamson set to miss World Cup with ACL injury New Zealand white-ball captain Kane Williamson is likely to miss this year's World Cup after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament. BBC Sport - Published on April 5, 2023

NZ's Williamson forced out of IPL by knee injury New Zealand's white-ball skipper Kane Williamson is ruled out of this season's Indian Premier League by a knee injury sustained in Gujarat Titans' opening match. BBC Sport - Published on April 2, 2023
New Zealand beat Sri Lanka in final-ball thriller Kane Williamson hits a sublime unbeaten century as New Zealand complete a thrilling two-wicket win over Sri Lanka off the final ball of the first Test. BBC Sport - Published on March 13, 2023
Williamson becomes NZ's record Test run-scorer Kane Williamson becomes New Zealand's highest run-scorer in Test cricket on the fourth morning of the second Test against England. BBC Sport - Published on February 26, 2023	Williamson steps down as New Zealand Test captain Kane Williamson steps down as New Zealand Test captain, with Tim Southee named as his replacement. BBC Sport - Published on December 14, 2022
Ireland's Little claims brilliant hat-trick Ireland bowler Josh Little dismisses New Zealand's Kane Williamson, Jimmy Neesham and Mitchell Santner in successive deliveries to claim a hat-trick at the T20 World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on November 4, 2022	Williamson's best shots from his 61-run knock New Zealand batter Kane Williamson plays superbly against Ireland and hits 61 from 35 balls in the T20 World Cup in Adelaide. BBC Sport - Published on November 4, 2022
'Vital breakthrough' - Williamson removed for 40 A crucial breakthrough as England take the wicket of Kane Williamson cut to Adil Rashid at backward point off Ben Stoke's bowling. BBC Sport - Published on November 1, 2022	'It bounced' - Buttler safe after Williamson 'catch' What looks like a brilliant catch by Kane Williamson in the covers, actually spills out as he tries to catch it over his shoulder, and hits the turf - would have been a brilliant catch but instead it's.. BBC Sport - Published on November 1, 2022
England v New Zealand: Kane Williamson to miss second Test after positive Covid-19 test New Zealand captain Kane Williamson will miss the second Test against England after testing positive for Covid-19 the night before the match. BBC Sport - Published on June 9, 2022	England v New Zealand: Potts removes Williamson again to leave tourists 30-2 England debutant Matthew Potts removes New Zealand captain Kane Williamson for a second time on day two of the first Test at Lord's. BBC Sport - Published on June 3, 2022
Matty Potts: England debutant takes three New Zealand wickets in opening session at Lord's England debutant Matty Potts removes Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell in the first session for a dream start to Test cricket at Lord's. BBC Sport - Published on June 2, 2022	T20 Men's World Cup final - New Zealand v Australia: Best shots of Kane Williamson's 85 Watch the best shots of Kane Williamson's 85 from 48 balls as the New Zealand captain helps his side to 172-4 against Australia in the T20 World Cup final in Dubai. BBC Sport - Published on November 14, 2021
T20 Men's World Cup final - New Zealand v Australia: Kane Williamson dropped on boundary to start run of three consecutive fours Kane Williamson is dropped by Josh Hazlewood on the boundary to start a run of three consecutive fours off Mitchell Starc as New Zealand hit back against Australia in the T20 World Cup final. BBC Sport - Published on November 14, 2021	T20 World Cup - New Zealand v Scotland: Safyaan Sharif dismisses Kane Williamson for duck Scotland's Safyaan Sharif has New Zealand captain Kane Williamson caught behind for a duck for his second wicket of their T20 World Cup match in Dubai. BBC Sport - Published on November 3, 2021
IPL: Jason Roy & Kane Williamson lead Sunrisers Hyderabad past Rajasthan Royals Jason Roy and Kane Williamson hit half-centuries as Sunrisers Hyderabad register just their second win of the 2021 IPL against Rajasthan Royals. BBC Sport - Published on September 27, 2021	England v New Zealand: James Anderson dismisses Kane Williamson England's James Anderson bowls New Zealand captain Kane Williamson out for 13 just after lunch on day one of the opening Test match at Lord's. BBC Sport - Published on June 2, 2021
IPL 2021: David Warner replaced by Kane Williamson as Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Kane Williamson will replace David Warner as captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad for the rest of the 2021 Indian Premier League. BBC Sport - Published on May 1, 2021