Kane Williamson

Latham, Williamson half-centuries take Kiwis to 255-4 in Sri Lanka

Half-centuries from Tom Latham and Kane Williamson put New Zealand at 255-4 and in hot pursuit of Sri Lanka on day two of the first Test on Thursday.

Williamson expects 'phenomenal' Root to keep breaking records

New Zealand's Kane Williamson admits he is a big fan of "phenomenal" Joe Root, believing England's top-ranked Test batsman will break many more records.

Root reclaims No.1 Test ranking

England star Joe Root has been rewarded for his excellent series against the West Indies by overtaking New Zealand veteran Kane Williamson and re-claiming his crown as the No.1 ranked batter on the ICC Men's Test Player Rankings.

Senior players must step up in Williamson's absence: Latham

Latham spoke to reporters on Wednesday as New Zealand Cricket released its summer schedule, which starts with a three-test series against England in November before white-ball series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

Williamson taking it 'one year at a time' but still committed to NZ

Kane Williamson will opt out of a handful of internationals in January to take up a contract in South Africa's Twenty20 league but plans to keep playing for New Zealand for as long as he can, the batsman said on Thursday.

Williamson steps down as New Zealand captain after T20 WC debacle

Williamson's decision marks the end of an era for a New Zealand team which made the semi-finals of the previous three T20 World Cups and the 2021 final but ultimately missed out on a maiden white-ball title.

Kane Williamson tight-lipped about T20 future

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson remained coy about his future in 20-overs internationals after his team crashed out from the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and the United States.

Windies ready to take on ‘undercooked’ New Zealand

West Indies skipper Rovman Powell believes facing a recently defeated New Zealand will bode well for his side when they face off against the Kiwis at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

Williamson hails expanded World Cup after USA stunner

Williamson said his team had watched the Pakistan upset from their base in the Caribbean.

April 29, 2024
April 29, 2024

Henry takes bowling spot in New Zealand's T20 WC squad

Kane Williamson will captain the T20 World Cup squad for a fourth time as New Zealand hunt for a maiden title after reaching the semi-finals of the last three tournaments and the final in 2021.

March 7, 2024
March 7, 2024

Australia out to spoil New Zealand's milestone party

Fast bowler Southee and batsman Williamson will both make their 100th appearances at Hagley Oval in Christchurch with hosts New Zealand chasing a first Test win over Australia since 2011 to mark the occasion.

March 7, 2024
March 7, 2024

Aussies out to spoil Kane, Tim’s ‘huge achievement’

Seamer Mitchell Starc said Australia's bowlers aim to ensure New Zealand world-class batter Kane Williamson doesn't stay long at the crease on his 100th Test appearance.

February 16, 2024
February 16, 2024

Williamson ton drives NZ to first Test series win over South Africa

The Black Caps hadn't beaten the Proteas in 17 previous Test series dating back to 1931, having lost 13 and drawn four.

February 6, 2024
February 6, 2024

Williamson’s 31st Test ton puts NZ in command of first SA Test  

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson made headlines with his 31st Test century as the Kiwis took complete control of the first Test on Day Three against a depleted South Africa in Mount Maunganui yesterday. 

February 4, 2024
February 4, 2024

Williamson, Ravindra centuries punish depleted South Africa

Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson ground out unbeaten centuries as New Zealand punished a second-string South Africa on the opening day of the first Test at Mount Maunganui on Sunday.

February 1, 2024
February 1, 2024

Williamson looks to crucial WTC advantage

Williamson added that New Zealand, who have never won a Test series against South Africa, will focus on playing their brand of cricket to gain crucial WTC points.

January 26, 2024
January 26, 2024

New Zealand name Williamson, Ravindra for Proteas Tests

Star batters Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra were named Friday in the New Zealand squad for the two-match home Test series, starting next week, against an inexperienced South Africa side.

January 15, 2024
January 15, 2024

Injured Williamson set to miss remainder of Pakistan series

Williamson was already set to miss the third game on Wednesday, and with the first Test against South Africa less than three weeks away, Stead said his star batsman would probably sit out the final two games as well.

January 3, 2024
January 3, 2024

Williamson to lead New Zealand in Pakistan T20 series

World class batter Williamson missed last month's ODI and T20 series against Bangladesh while he rehabilitated a knee injury sustained nine months ago.