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T20 World Cup: Why New Zealand Have Edge

T20 World Cup: Why New Zealand Have Edge

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

History shows New Zealand are yet to lose to India in the T20 World Cup.

Kohli Breaks Ponting's Record!

Kohli Breaks Ponting's Record!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Virat Kohli surpassed the great Ricky Ponting for most runs by a No 3 batter in ODIs.

Williamson admits tactics backfired against West Indies

Williamson admits tactics backfired against West Indies

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Williamson said he was trying to take the final Windies wicket while deploying Boult and Ferguson a tad earlier than they actually meant to.

Ice-cool Williamson applauded for match-winning ton

Ice-cool Williamson applauded for match-winning ton

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

'There cannot be a batsman in the world less liable to panic than Kane Williamson'

India vs NZ: Inside their ICC knockout rivalry

India vs NZ: Inside their ICC knockout rivalry

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

A look back at the thrilling encounters between India and New Zealand in ICC tournament knockout stages, highlighting key moments and memorable performances.

Will Williamson's return see Ravindra benched for B'desh match?

Will Williamson's return see Ravindra benched for B'desh match?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Stead said paceman Tim Southee was also in contention after recovering from a fractured thumb.

'Cut it off': Williamson frustrated with nagging elbow injury

'Cut it off': Williamson frustrated with nagging elbow injury

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Williamson has been battling a tendon injury in his left elbow over the last 15 months

SRH sack Warner as captain, Williamson takes charge

SRH sack Warner as captain, Williamson takes charge

Rediff.com1 May 2021

Under Warner, SRH have lost five of their six games in IPL 2021.

Vote for Williamson, England's Stokes tells New Zealanders

Vote for Williamson, England's Stokes tells New Zealanders

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Stokes was named Man of the Match after he broke Kiwi hearts with his gallant show in the epic World Cup final recently.

Williamson lauds healthcare workers battling coronavirus

Williamson lauds healthcare workers battling coronavirus

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Lauding his country's doctors and healthcare workers battling the coronavirus pandemic, New Zealand captain Kane Williamson on Thursday said these are the people who truly understand what it means to be under pressure -- a word so often thrown around in sports. Writing in New Zealand Herald, Williamson addressed the doctors, nurses and caregivers who are on the front-line to battle the deadly outbreak, which has claimed more than 21,000 lives globally.

Williamson, Southee to be released early for IPL 2023

Williamson, Southee to be released early for IPL 2023

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Four New Zealand players, including Kane Williamson and Tim Southee, were given go-ahead by New Zealand Cricket to join their respective Indian Premier League teams without taking part in the home white-ball series against Sri Lanka.

Rachin, Latham tons place NZ in total control vs WI

Rachin, Latham tons place NZ in total control vs WI

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Rachin Ravindra smashed 176, while skipper Tom Latham ended his three-year wait for a Test hundred as the New Zealanders combined for a 279-run stand to effectively bat West Indies out of the opening test at Christchurch's Hagley Oval on Thursday.

Warner, Williamson arrive in Chennai to join SRH camp

Warner, Williamson arrive in Chennai to join SRH camp

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

Warner, Haddin, and Williamson will now be quarantined according to the protocols for seven days before they join the squad for the IPL.

NZ skipper Williamson out of Bangladesh ODIs with elbow injury

NZ skipper Williamson out of Bangladesh ODIs with elbow injury

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson will miss the one-day series against Bangladesh with an elbow problem, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said on Tuesday.

McCullum praises Williamson's 'superb' captaincy

McCullum praises Williamson's 'superb' captaincy

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Coming to the match, Trent Boult started the carnage, eventually finishing with figures of three for 20, and as Indian batters picked out the fielders on the boundary with regularity, they were only able to make 110 for seven.

NZ vs Pak: Williamson returns, Santner retained for Tests

NZ vs Pak: Williamson returns, Santner retained for Tests

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Captain Kane Williamson returns to the side after missing the second Test

IPL 2026: Pant's Big Test! Can LSG Deliver?

IPL 2026: Pant's Big Test! Can LSG Deliver?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

The Lucknow Super Giants head into IPL 2026 with a simple goal -- fix what went wrong last season.

Williamson becomes highest run-scoring captain in WC history

Williamson becomes highest run-scoring captain in WC history

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

Williamson finished at the fourth position of the highest run-getter chart and amassed 578 runs in the tournament.

Turning Point: Kane's drop proves fatal for Rajasthan

Turning Point: Kane's drop proves fatal for Rajasthan

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Sunrisers Hyderabad bowlers' continue to impress while defending modest totals. On Sunday the visitors pulled off a 11-run win over Rajasthan Royals on a tricky pitch to claim the top spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL), in Jaipur.

Hyderabad's Williamson doubtful starter IPL opener

Hyderabad's Williamson doubtful starter IPL opener

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

'We have got quite a few days before our next home game. If he's not available I don't see any issues. Bhuvi will lead our side since he's is our vice-captain'

New Zealand wary of Williamson ban

New Zealand wary of Williamson ban

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

As captain, Kane Williamson would face suspension if New Zealand are fined again for a slow rate.

'Rohit achieved incredible things for Indian cricket'

'Rohit achieved incredible things for Indian cricket'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Rohit Sharma first wore the ODI captaincy armband in 2017 and led India in 56 ODIs, winning a stunning 42, while losing just 12.

Hoping to be fit and ready within the week: Williamson

Hoping to be fit and ready within the week: Williamson

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

The 30-year-old Williamson, a vital cog in SRH's middle order, suffered a small tear in his left elbow tendon and was ruled out of the home ODI series against Bangladesh in March ahead of the IPL.

Five seamers in New Zealand's Champions Trophy squad

Five seamers in New Zealand's Champions Trophy squad

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Seamers Ben Sears, Nathan Smith and Will O'Rourke will play their first global tournament at the Champions Trophy in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates next month after being named in the New Zealand squad on Sunday.

Williamson, Boult will play IPL 2021 in UAE

Williamson, Boult will play IPL 2021 in UAE

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) chief executive David White has confirmed that Kiwi players involved in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 would be allowed to re-join their franchises and complete the competition when it re-starts in September.

Learn from Babar, Williamson, Batters Told

Learn from Babar, Williamson, Batters Told

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

'The Indian top order should observe Babar and Kane to understand how to handle pacers when the ball is moving around. Both of them possess exceptional skills in playing late.'

Williamson's century puts New Zealand in control

Williamson's century puts New Zealand in control

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Captain Kane Williamson cracked an unbeaten century as New Zealand took a valuable 198-run lead against Pakistan on day four of the third and final Test in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.

With focus on Tests, Williamson, Boult to skip T20s vs WI

With focus on Tests, Williamson, Boult to skip T20s vs WI

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

'There's no secret we're right in the hunt for the World Test Championship final following our two-nil win over India and having Trent and Kane fully fit and focussed for the upcoming series will be crucial.'

Kohli closes in on No1 as Rohit clings to ODI throne

Kohli closes in on No1 as Rohit clings to ODI throne

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

India great Virat Kohli continued his push to regain his place as the best ODI batter while moving up to the second spot in the latest ICC rankings released on Wednesday.

NZ captain Williamson out of second Windies Test

NZ captain Williamson out of second Windies Test

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has withdrawn from the second Test against West Indies and returned home to be with his pregnant wife, coach Gary Stead said on Thursday.

I would have kept deep extra cover for Kane: Ashwin

I would have kept deep extra cover for Kane: Ashwin

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Ashwin was asked about having a deep extra cover, the senior spinner said, "If it was up to me, would have straightaway done that."

NZ captain Williamson to miss England T20 series

NZ captain Williamson to miss England T20 series

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Fast bowler Tim Southee will lead the Black Caps in the five matches against England starting in Christchurch on November 1.

Is it curtains for Williamson after New Zealand's loss?

Is it curtains for Williamson after New Zealand's loss?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

"If you get beaten playing your best cricket, then you certainly have to accept that. Today was a little bit disappointing. There were some good bits but we thought we had a defendable total if we were to be on our game,"

Turning Point: The Kane-Shikhar Show

Turning Point: The Kane-Shikhar Show

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Kane and Shikhar took the game calmly over the line to book a berth in the playoffs and all but end Delhi's chances of progressing in the competition.

SRH will always be very special to me: Williamson

SRH will always be very special to me: Williamson

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Williamson also took to social media to express his gratitude towards the Orange Army

Williamson hits double ton, New Zealand flatten Pak

Williamson hits double ton, New Zealand flatten Pak

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Skipper Kane Williamson smashed his fourth Test double-hundred while Henry Nicholls and Daryl Mitchell notched up centuries to fuel New Zealand's bid for a 2-0 series sweep

Duffy takes 5 as New Zealand romp to victory over Windies

Duffy takes 5 as New Zealand romp to victory over Windies

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Jacob Duffy took five for 38 as New Zealand's makeshift bowling attack bundled out West Indies for 128 to set up a nine-wicket victory.

Kane... and able: Meet New Zealand's greatest batsman

Kane... and able: Meet New Zealand's greatest batsman

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Kane Williamson's career has many more years left to run but the New Zealand captain reached the first of many milestones predicted of him since his breakthrough as a teenager with a routine shot in the first Test against England on Friday.

2nd Test: Mitchell enjoys batting with 'freak' Williamson

2nd Test: Mitchell enjoys batting with 'freak' Williamson

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

'For me, I've played against Kane when I was about 14-years-old and now to be playing Test cricket with him as well. He's a very special player and probably will easily go down as New Zealand's greatest.'

WTC points system unfair: Williamson

WTC points system unfair: Williamson

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Kane Williamson's sentiment was also echoed by one of his senior teammates Ross Taylor, who was also critical of the points system.