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It's a girl! Kane Williamson welcomes first child

It's a girl! Kane Williamson welcomes first child

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson and Sarah Raheem welcomed a baby girl.

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.

New Zealand beat Pakistan to win ODI tri-nation title

New Zealand beat Pakistan to win ODI tri-nation title

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

New Zealand clinched the tri-nation title by beating hosts Pakistan by five wickets in the final in Karachi on Friday to give them a major boost ahead of next week's Champions Trophy.

How Williamson is similar to Tendulkar

How Williamson is similar to Tendulkar

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

Former England captain Nasser Hussain reckons Tendulkar has a magnificent technique and in modern cricket New Zealand's Kane Williamson similarly has a good technique.

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.

Five-star Chakravarthy spins India to big win vs New Zealand

Five-star Chakravarthy spins India to big win vs New Zealand

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

Spinner Varun Chakravarthy justified his selection with a five-wicket haul and bowled India to a 44-run victory against New Zealand.

Turning Point: 'Iceman' Williamson sends RCB packing

Turning Point: 'Iceman' Williamson sends RCB packing

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Kane Williamson made the difference as he finished unbeaten on a splendid 50 from 44 balls, putting on an unbroken stand of 65 runs with Jason Holder (24) to steer Sunrisers to a hard-fought victory in a difficult run chase.

Klaasen stars as Durban's Super Giants win thriller

Klaasen stars as Durban's Super Giants win thriller

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

Durban's Super Giants ended their SA20 campaign on a positive note, scoring a thrilling 11-run DLS victory over Joburg Super Kings at the Wanderers on Saturday.

Blow for NZ! Captain Williamson out with injury

Blow for NZ! Captain Williamson out with injury

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson will miss the second and final Test against India, starting in Mumbai on Friday, with a left-elbow injury.

IPL: Williamson, Bravo among big names let go

IPL: Williamson, Bravo among big names let go

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

In other big movements, Punjab Kings have released their last edition's captain Mayank Agarwal, while West Indies skipper Nicholas Pooran was released by Sunrisers Hyderabad.

What Was Rohit Doing At Gold Souk?

What Was Rohit Doing At Gold Souk?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Unaware that the area was filled with cricket fans, he had a tough time managing the crowd.

India Needs To Watch Out For 'Prince' Rachin

India Needs To Watch Out For 'Prince' Rachin

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Rachin Ravindra's blistering century against South Africa in the Champions Trophy semi-final, his fifth in just 13 ICC ODI innings, places him among cricket's elite.

Williamson returns to New Zealand Test squad for England tour

Williamson returns to New Zealand Test squad for England tour

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Williamson's elbow injury kept him out of a Test match in India in December and home series against South Africa and Bangladesh.

Williamson's gesture for bereaved Roach wins hearts

Williamson's gesture for bereaved Roach wins hearts

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

There is no better ambassador for the Spirit of Cricket than Kane Williamson and his gesture towards West Indies cricketer Kemar Roach highlights why the New Zealand captain is the role model all modern day cricketers must emulate.

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

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.

Bumrah, Jadeja, Jaiswal: 3 Indians in ICC's Test XI

Bumrah, Jadeja, Jaiswal: 3 Indians in ICC's Test XI

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja and Yashasvi Jaiswal have been recognised for their exceptional performances in 2024 by being named in the ICC Men's Test Team of the Year.

What's Manoj doing with Kane Williamson?

What's Manoj doing with Kane Williamson?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

New Zealand Cricket games to be streamed on Amazon Prime Video.

Captain Gill is part of a long-term strategy: GT COO

Captain Gill is part of a long-term strategy: GT COO

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

"With Shubman, our vision is not limited to one or two seasons; it's long-term" - Gujarat Titans COO Colonel Arvinder Singh, on choosing Gill as captain over senior players

PICS: Rohit, spinners star as India are champion of champions

PICS: Rohit, spinners star as India are champion of champions

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

India's spinners were the key architects of the bowling performance. Varun Chakravarthy (2/45) and Kuldeep Yadav (2/40) were the standout performers, while Jadeja (1/30) and Axar Patel (0/29 in 8 overs) kept the pressure on with their economical spells.

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.

Fans blame streaker after Williamson misses ton

Fans blame streaker after Williamson misses ton

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

The play stopped for a brief moment at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, when a streaker came running to the pitch.

PIX: England hit back after New Zealand's solid start

PIX: England hit back after New Zealand's solid start

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

New Zealand made a strong start to their bid for a consolation victory in the third and final Test against England at Hamilton's Seddon Park on Saturday, reaching lunch on the opening day on 93 without loss.

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.

IPL the biggest domestic competition, reckons Williamson

IPL the biggest domestic competition, reckons Williamson

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

During the interaction with Ashwin, Kane Williamson also explained the difference between leading New Zealand and an IPL franchise.

From U19 Prodigy To GOAT!

From U19 Prodigy To GOAT!

Rediff.com12 May 2025

From the lad with spiked hair lifting the U19 World Cup to the statesman in whites scoring one final ton -- Virat Kohli's journey is one of relentless ambition, transformation, and enduring legacy.

Williamson expects 'right spirit' vs Pakistan despite pullout saga

Williamson expects 'right spirit' vs Pakistan despite pullout saga

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

New Zealand's shock abandonment of their Pakistan tour last month created bad blood between the sides but captain Kane Williamson expects "right spirit" to prevail when the teams clash in Tuesday's Twenty20 World Cup contest in Sharjah.

There is apprehension: Williamson ahead of IPL

There is apprehension: Williamson ahead of IPL

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Kane Williamson is due to leave, on Thursday, to link up with the Hyderabad Sunrisers in the United Arab Emirates, which is hosting the tournament this year due to the growing number of infections in India.

'Free Palestine': 2 Israeli embassy staffers shot dead in US

'Free Palestine': 2 Israeli embassy staffers shot dead in US

Rediff.com22 May 2025

'Horrific act of terror that the people of Israel are waking up to this morning. AG Pam Bondi called to let me know and was at the scene. 2 dead in shooting targeting Israeli embassy staffers outside Jewish Museum in Washington DC'

NZ captain Williamson to miss second Test vs England

NZ captain Williamson to miss second Test vs England

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson will be rested for the second Test against England due to a left elbow injury, with Tom Latham to lead the side in his absence.

CT 2025 Semis: India face Australia; South Africa take on New Zealand

CT 2025 Semis: India face Australia; South Africa take on New Zealand

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

Group A winners India will take on World champions Australia in the first semi-final in Dubai on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

NZ coach plays down doubts over Williamson's fitness

NZ coach plays down doubts over Williamson's fitness

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Stead also revealed that former paceman Bond has been hired by his country's cricket board to "work specifically" with the national team's spinners ahead of the T20 World Cup.

Williamson could miss few matches at T20 World Cup

Williamson could miss few matches at T20 World Cup

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

Kane Williamson's elbow niggle 'flared up a little bit' earlier this week and the New Zealand skipper could miss a few matches during the T20 World Cup, Kiwi head coach Gary Stead revealed.

Playing IPL before T20 World Cup helped, says Williamson

Playing IPL before T20 World Cup helped, says Williamson

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson admitted that playing the second leg of Indian Premier League in the United Arab Emirates helped in understanding the conditions better in the lead up to the T20 World Cup.

We expected Pakistan bowlers to be outstanding: Williamson

We expected Pakistan bowlers to be outstanding: Williamson

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson extolled Pakistan bowlers' "outstanding" performance against them, saying their clinical show at the death was of the "highest class".

NZ call up local left-arm spinners to prepare for Kuldeep

NZ call up local left-arm spinners to prepare for Kuldeep

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

New Zealand called up two local left-arm wrist spinners to bowl to left-handers Tom Latham and Michael Bracewell at their nets in Dubai on Saturday.

Kohli, Smith are best; humbling to overtake them: Williamson

Kohli, Smith are best; humbling to overtake them: Williamson

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Williamson dethroned Smith, who slipped to the third spot after managing scores of 0 and 8 in the two innings against India at the MCG.

Miller Breaks Sehwag's 2-Decade Record

Miller Breaks Sehwag's 2-Decade Record

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

David Miller's 100 came off 67 balls. Virender Sehwag took 77 balls for his century.

Champions Trophy: NZ down Bangladesh, book semis spot

Champions Trophy: NZ down Bangladesh, book semis spot

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

The result meant that defending champions Pakistan joined Bangladesh in being knocked out of the tournament after losing their opening two matches against New Zealand and India.

I tried hard to be someone I wasn't: KL Rahul

I tried hard to be someone I wasn't: KL Rahul

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

One of the most stylish batters, Rahul admitted that in his younger days he often tried to be something he was not.