News for 'Kane Williamson'

'What sets Siraj apart is his relentless commitment'

'What sets Siraj apart is his relentless commitment'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Mohammed Siraj's commitment to a team-first approach sets him apart from the others and the pacer has demonstrated strong leadership qualities, said former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson.

Williamson blown away by MI's bowling masterclass

Williamson blown away by MI's bowling masterclass

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Mumbai Indians bowled out Kolkata Knight Riders for a paltry 116 runs in their latest IPL encounter, winning the match by eight wickets.

Brook's ton in vain as NZ edge past England in first ODI

Brook's ton in vain as NZ edge past England in first ODI

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

England recovered from a disastrous start as captain Brook bludgeoned 135 from 101 balls and Jamie Overton made 46 to help their side finish on 223 all out in 35.2 overs for a fighting chance in the contest.

WC's biggest surprise: Williamson's return inspires New Zealand

WC's biggest surprise: Williamson's return inspires New Zealand

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

New Zealand encouraged by Williamson's progress before World Cup

Kane-Kohli: Jaffer mocks Vaughan

Kane-Kohli: Jaffer mocks Vaughan

Rediff.com15 May 2021

Wasim Jaffer took a funny swipe at Michael Vaughan's comparision of Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson.

Why Williamson rejected New Zealand national contract

Why Williamson rejected New Zealand national contract

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Kane Williamson will opt out of a handful of internationals in January to take up a contract in South Africa's Twenty20 league.

Williamson Says Bye To IPL 2023

Williamson Says Bye To IPL 2023

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Gujarat released a video of Williamson in the early hours of Monday confirming that the Kiwi star was flying home.

NZ's Williamson, Jamieson withdrawn from Bangladesh T20 series

NZ's Williamson, Jamieson withdrawn from Bangladesh T20 series

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

New Zealand secured a one-day international series win over Bangladesh this week with a match to spare and the dead rubber will be played on Saturday.

Will NZ captain Williamson quit T20 Internationals?

Will NZ captain Williamson quit T20 Internationals?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Following New Zealand's shock exit from the T20 World Cup, Kane Williamson was non-committal about his future.

What's Dalai Lama Telling Williamson?

What's Dalai Lama Telling Williamson?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

The Kiwi players and their families got a rare audsience with His Holiness The Dalai Lama in Dharamsala.

Williamson out of New Zealand's World Cup opener vs England

Williamson out of New Zealand's World Cup opener vs England

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Kane Williamson will play both of New Zealand's warm-up matches but will skip the tournament opener against England.

Williamson given two-week deadline for World Cup

Williamson given two-week deadline for World Cup

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

New Zealand coach Gary Stead said he will give Kane Williamson every chance to prove his fitness over the two weeks before the World Cup.

Turning Point: Kane's Partnerships

Turning Point: Kane's Partnerships

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

Sunrisers Hyderabad snapped Gujarat Titans's three-match winning streak with an eight wicket win in IPL 2022, at the D Y Patil sports academy in Navi Mumbai, with Captain Kane Williamson leading from the front with a gritty 57 (46).

Ravindra, Williamson centuries frustrate South Africa

Ravindra, Williamson centuries frustrate South Africa

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

Rachin Ravindra scored his first Test century and Kane Williamson his 30th in an unbroken stand of 219 as New Zealand put on 258 for two on the opening day of the first Test against a depleted South Africa at Bay Oval on Sunday.

Kane takes Test Mace to 'Cradle of Cricket'

Kane takes Test Mace to 'Cradle of Cricket'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

The Hambledon Cricket Club, formed in 1765 and was the foremost cricket club in England before Lord's became the home of cricket with the creation of the Marylebone Cricket Club in 1787.

IPL: Williamson fined for SRH's slow over-rate

IPL: Williamson fined for SRH's slow over-rate

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Sunrisers went down to Rajasthan Royals by 61 runs in a one-sided game played at the MCA stadium in Pune on Tuesday.

Big blow for NZ! Williamson ruled out for next three WC games, including India

Big blow for NZ! Williamson ruled out for next three WC games, including India

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Skipper Kane Williamson was on Saturday ruled out of New Zealand's next three World Cup matches, including the India game.

IPL 2022: SunRisers Hyderabad captain Williamson flies home for birth of child

IPL 2022: SunRisers Hyderabad captain Williamson flies home for birth of child

Rediff.com18 May 2022

Hyderabad are yet to announce who will lead the side in absence of the New Zealand captain.

Gavaskar says Williamson will likely trouble Indian spinners

Gavaskar says Williamson will likely trouble Indian spinners

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

'He uses his feet really well to go down the pitch to smother the turn if needed. He then goes and uses the crease as well. So, he's a very good player. I don't think he is going to be fussed about playing Kuldeep. He will know how to tackle him.'

Williamson rues 'embarrassing' drop

Williamson rues 'embarrassing' drop

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

'Credit to the way England played, they put us under pressure. They played beautifully, hats-off to England, they were clinical.'

Williamson, Southee set to join club 100

Williamson, Southee set to join club 100

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

One piles up runs, the other piles up wickets. Both Kane Williamson and Tim Southee will hope to add to their hauls when they play their 100th Test match against Australia in Christchurch this week.

'We'll be ready for India's spin pitches': Bavuma eyes revenge

'We'll be ready for India's spin pitches': Bavuma eyes revenge

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

India have relied on their spin strength on rank turners to gain points in WTC cycles in the past but Gill has said he wants his side to play on tracks that offer equally to batters and bowlers.

Williamson steps down as NZ captain

Williamson steps down as NZ captain

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Kane Williamson has stepped down as captain of New Zealand's white-ball teams

'Great to see 'pure player' Williamson have an impact'

'Great to see 'pure player' Williamson have an impact'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan on Sunday said it was great to see New Zealand captain Kane Williamson have an impact in the ongoing T20 World Cup final against Australia.

Williamson's high praise for GT teammate Gill

Williamson's high praise for GT teammate Gill

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Williamson said that it feels great to be in India and the squad is excited about the season.

No harm in following money: Smith backs Williamson

No harm in following money: Smith backs Williamson

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

First Trent Boult and now Willamsoin, does it set a dangerous precedent?

Guess the only Indian in Lara's GOATs list!

Guess the only Indian in Lara's GOATs list!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Legendary West Indies batter Brian Lara has picked his 'GOATs' (Greatest Of All Time) in cricket, placing Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah among three other legends of the sport.

Williamson back in the nets; keeps hopes alive of playing in World Cup

Williamson back in the nets; keeps hopes alive of playing in World Cup

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Recovering New Zealand captain Kane Williamson returned to the net on Tuesday to face throwdowns keeping alive his faint hopes of playing the 50-overs World Cup in India later this year.

PIX: Will injured Kane be able for the rest of IPL 2023?

PIX: Will injured Kane be able for the rest of IPL 2023?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson's continuation in the ongoing IPL season is under doubt after suffering a right knee injury during his team's winning effort against Chennai Super Kings in Ahmedabad on Friday.

Mentor or skipper? Williamson to don which cap during the World Cup

Mentor or skipper? Williamson to don which cap during the World Cup

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

With New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson set to miss the ODI World Cup in all likehood, he may don the mentor's hat.

Mitchell, Williamson slam 50s as NZ outclass Pakistan

Mitchell, Williamson slam 50s as NZ outclass Pakistan

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Daryl Mitchell and Kane Williamson hit fifties as New Zealand thrashed Pakistan by 46 runs in the first T20 International.

India's New King of Test Centuries!

India's New King of Test Centuries!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Shubman Gill's unbeaten 129 in Delhi wasn't just another century; it was history etched in numbers and intent.

Williamson to miss Netherlands match; Southee, Ferguson set to return

Williamson to miss Netherlands match; Southee, Ferguson set to return

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

New Zealand pace duo of Tim Southee and Lockie Ferguson are set to return for Monday's World Cup match against the Netherlands but regular skipper Kane Williamson will continue to sit out, head coach Gary Stead said on Sunday.

Latham urges NZ seniors to pull their weight in Williamson's absence

Latham urges NZ seniors to pull their weight in Williamson's absence

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

New Zealand have yet to decide on a replacement for Williamson for the white-ball roles but Latham's record in T20s may count against him if selectors opt for a single captain for both the short-format teams.

Williamson 'sad to see' New Zealand great Boult go

Williamson 'sad to see' New Zealand great Boult go

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson paid rich tribute to outgoing pacer Trent Boult, saying the left-arm fast bowler will remain a great servant of New Zealand and world cricket.

Almost there, Williamson looking forward to India semis

Almost there, Williamson looking forward to India semis

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Skipper Kane Williamson says New Zealand are looking forward to a World Cup semi-final with India if the are fortunate enough to make it.

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's ton puts South Africa on the brink

Williamson's ton puts South Africa on the brink

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Williamson's 109 from 132 deliveries on another sun-kissed day at Mount Maunganui made him only the fifth New Zealander to score a hundred in each innings of a Test.

Playing in World Cup a 'tough goal' for Williamson

Playing in World Cup a 'tough goal' for Williamson

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

Kane Williamson admitted that chances of him playing in the ICC World Cup 2023 in India remain 'slim'.

CT 2025 PIX: NZ crush SA; set up final vs India

CT 2025 PIX: NZ crush SA; set up final vs India

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

IMAGES from the Champions Trophy second Semi-final between New Zealand and South Africa played at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on Wednesday