Kane Williamson turns down New Zealand central contract
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Kane Williamson turns down New Zealand central contract

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. New Zealand’s all-time leading Test run-scorer said he still planned to play international cricket but that “pursuing an overseas opportunity” meant he could not commit to a central contract. New Zealand Cricket said “very little” international cricket would be played at home during the January window, giving Williamson the opportunity to play elsewhere. Williamson said on the New Zealand Cricket website: “Helping push the team forward across the formats is something I’m very passionate about and something I want to keep contributing towards. “However, pursuing an overseas opportunity during the New Zealand summer means I’m unable to accept a central contract offer.

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Williamson to go straight back into NZ side for England series
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Williamson to go straight back into NZ side for England series

Hindustan Times  

Nov 25 - Kane Williamson will definitely return to the New Zealand team to play England in a three-test series that starts this week despite missing the tour of India with a groin strain, coach Gary Stead said on Monday. Williamson to go straight back into NZ side for England series Stead said the former skipper would be ushered back …

New Zealand's Kane Williamson to Miss India Tour Due to Groin Injury
2 months, 2 weeks ago

New Zealand's Kane Williamson to Miss India Tour Due to Groin Injury

Hindustan Times  

New Zealand's Kane Williamson will miss the second Test against India due to a groin injury. The right-hander suffered the injury during the recent Test series against Sri Lanka and will remain in New Zealand for rehabilitation. New Zealand's head coach Gary Stead is hopeful that Williamson will be fit for the third and final Test, but he is not …

Devon Conway, Finn Allen opt out of NZC contract, focus on franchise cricket
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Devon Conway, Finn Allen opt out of NZC contract, focus on franchise cricket

Hindustan Times  

Auckland, Top-order batters Devon Conway and Finn Allen on Thursday turned down New Zealand central contracts to pursue a career in franchise cricket, announced the country’s cricket board. Devon Conway, Finn Allen opt out of NZC contract, focus on franchise cricket However, Conway will be available for New Zealand’s international assignments through a casual agreement similar to the one Kane …

Allen, Conway turn down New Zealand contracts to play in T20 leagues
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Allen, Conway turn down New Zealand contracts to play in T20 leagues

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Top-order batters Finn Allen and Devon Conway have become the latest Black Caps players to turn down New Zealand central cricket contracts to play in lucrative Twenty20 leagues overseas. New Zealand Cricket said Thursday that as a matter of policy it will choose contracted players ahead of non-contracted players whenever possible. Scheduling clashes between major T20 …

Devon Conway opts out of New Zealand central contract
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Devon Conway opts out of New Zealand central contract

Hindustan Times  

New Zealand opener Devon Conway has opted for a casual rather than central contract for the upcoming 2024-2025 season, allowing the lefthander the flexibility to play in South Africa's SA20 league next January. Conway will be available for all nine Black Caps Tests and next year's Champions Trophy Johannesburg-born Conway, who has played 20 tests, 32 ODIs and 50 Twenty20 …

Devon Conway opts for casual agreement, Finn Allen turns down central contract in pursuit of franchise cricket
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Devon Conway opts for casual agreement, Finn Allen turns down central contract in pursuit of franchise cricket

India TV News  

The exponential rise in franchise cricket competitions has started taking its toll on New Zealand as their star opener Devon Conway has opted for a casual playing agreement instead of a full-fledged contract. On the other hand, emerging white-ball batter Finn Allen has declined a central contract that was offered to him by New Zealand Cricket. “Firstly, I’d like to …

Williamson taking it 'one year at a time' but still committed to New Zealand
6 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

By Ian Ransom Williamson taking it 'one year at a time' but still committed to New Zealand - 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 …

'Kane Williamson needs to look at Virat Kohli. He will never be that player…': Vaughan after New Zealand's shock exit
6 months, 3 weeks ago

'Kane Williamson needs to look at Virat Kohli. He will never be that player…': Vaughan after New Zealand's shock exit

Hindustan Times  

New Zealand's shocking ouster from the T20 World Cup has created ripples. Kane Williamson and Virat Kohli have always shared a close bond Questions have been asked of New Zealand and the composition of its team. Trent Boult has announced his retirement from the format, but Michael Vaughan has touched upon another important topic revolving around Williamson's strike-rate. But look …

Williamson steps down as New Zealand captain after T20 World Cup debacle
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Williamson steps down as New Zealand captain after T20 World Cup debacle

Hindustan Times  

By Ian Ransom Williamson steps down as New Zealand captain after T20 World Cup debacle - Kane Williamson has stepped down as captain of New Zealand's white-ball teams and opted out of a national contract for the 2024/25 season following the Black Caps' early exit from the T20 World Cup. Williamson's decision marks the end of an era for a …

Williamson steps down as New Zealand captain after T20 World Cup debacle
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Williamson steps down as New Zealand captain after T20 World Cup debacle

Hindustan Times  

By Ian Ransom Williamson steps down as New Zealand captain after T20 World Cup debacle June 19 - Kane Williamson has stepped down as captain of New Zealand's white-ball teams and opted out of a national contract for the 2024/25 season following the Black Caps' early exit from the T20 World Cup. Williamson's decision marks the end of an era …

Kane Williamson declines central contract, resigns as New Zealand white-ball captain after T20 World Cup debacle – India TV
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Kane Williamson declines central contract, resigns as New Zealand white-ball captain after T20 World Cup debacle – India TV

India TV News  

Kane Williamson, a New Zealand great for more than a decade, has decided to let go of central contract for the 2024-25 season in order to pursue overseas playing opportunities, especially in the month of January. However, pursuing an overseas opportunity during the New Zealand summer means I’m unable to accept a central contract offer," Williamson was quoted as saying. …

Kane Williamson reacts to South Africa's second string squad for Test series, gives update on his fitness
11 months, 1 week ago

Kane Williamson reacts to South Africa's second string squad for Test series, gives update on his fitness

India TV News  

Former New Zealand Test skipper Kane Williamson is excited to return to Test cricket after quite a long gap. New Zealand are scheduled to host South Africa for the two-match Test series starting from February. There are adjustments within the conditions etc, but there are a number of players in the South African side that members of our team are …

New Zealand provide Kane Williamson injury update and set return date
1 year, 2 months ago

New Zealand provide Kane Williamson injury update and set return date

The Independent  

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Kane Williamson To Miss New Zealand vs Afghanistan World Cup Match in Chennai; Here's Why
1 year, 2 months ago

Kane Williamson To Miss New Zealand vs Afghanistan World Cup Match in Chennai; Here's Why

ABP News  

Kane Williamson injury: In what comes as a huge setback for New Zealand, Kane Williamson sustained a thumb injury during his team's ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match against Bangladesh on Friday and is all set to miss New Zealand's upcoming ODI World Cup 2023 match against Afghanistan in Chennai on October 18. To know the exact severity of Williamson's …

NZ vs BAN: Williamson set to begin ODI World Cup 2023 journey against Bangladesh, on return from injury
1 year, 2 months ago

NZ vs BAN: Williamson set to begin ODI World Cup 2023 journey against Bangladesh, on return from injury

The Hindu  

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson confirmed his participation in the Black Caps’ third outing at the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 against Bangladesh in Chennai on Friday, after sitting out the first two matches against England and the Netherlands. Speaking to the media, Williamson said he was excited to begin the World Cup 2023 campaign after his long injury recovery, …

ICC World Cup 2023: Kane Williamson to miss New Zealand's opening game against England
1 year, 3 months ago

ICC World Cup 2023: Kane Williamson to miss New Zealand's opening game against England

India TV News  

New Zealand will be without their key batter Kane Williamson when they take on England in the ICC World Cup 2023 on October 5. New Zealand Cricket confirmed Williamson's absence for the opening game but added that the star skipper will play a batter-only role in the warm-up matches. The world no.1 Test batter was cleared to feature in the …

Kane Williamson ruled out of World Cup opener against England
1 year, 3 months ago

Kane Williamson ruled out of World Cup opener against England

The Independent  

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Kane Williamson to miss ICC Cricket World Cup opener against England
1 year, 3 months ago

Kane Williamson to miss ICC Cricket World Cup opener against England

The Hindu  

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson is set to miss his side’s ODI World Cup opener against England as he is still recovering from a knee injury which threatened to rule him out of the tournament. New Zealand Cricket, which released the news through its website, also confirmed that Williamson will play only as a batsman in the side’s first warm-up …

New Zealand skipper Williamson targets World Cup return
1 year, 3 months ago

New Zealand skipper Williamson targets World Cup return

The Hindu  

Less than six months after knee surgery threatened to rule him out of next month’s ODI World Cup, the goal of captaining New Zealand in India has been the key driver in getting Kane Williamson through his recovery. “You hope that ends up being around that World Cup time, but I’m still being very focused on the rehab day-to-day and …

New Zealand skipper Williamson hoping to be fit for World Cup opener
1 year, 4 months ago

New Zealand skipper Williamson hoping to be fit for World Cup opener

The Hindu  

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson is not making promises but is holding out hope of being fit for the Black Caps’ entire World Cup campaign in India as he makes progress with his injured knee. New Zealand Cricket confirmed the team’s top batter will be part of the squad for the 50-overs tournament in India starting in October, some six …

New Zealand confirm Kane Williamson's inclusion in ICC World Cup 2023 squad, will announce team on Sep 11
1 year, 4 months ago

New Zealand confirm Kane Williamson's inclusion in ICC World Cup 2023 squad, will announce team on Sep 11

India TV News  

In a big boost to New Zealand's preparation for the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, the team's head coach Gary Stead confirmed the inclusion of captain Kane Williamson's inclusion in the squad for the mega tournament. Williamson has been the team's best batter across formats for the last few years but his presence as a leader will be crucial for …

Kane Williamson back batting in the nets, says New Zealand coach Gary Stead
1 year, 4 months ago

Kane Williamson back batting in the nets, says New Zealand coach Gary Stead

The Hindu  

New Zealand has given captain Kane Williamson a two-week deadline to prove his fitness for the ODI World Cup 2023 starting in October, head coach Gary Stead said on Monday. New Zealand will give Kane Williamson fitness leeway ahead of the ODI World Cup in India “We’ve got about two weeks from now until we name that side,” Stead told …

Kane Williamson gives an update on injury ahead of World Cup 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

Kane Williamson gives an update on injury ahead of World Cup 2023

India TV News  

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson is still not ruled out of the upcoming ODI World Cup in India. He hasn't been named in New Zealand's ODI squad for the upcoming England tour but Williamson has joined the team for practice. All the eyes are on him and ahead of his first nets session, the 33-year-old stated that his World Cup …

New Zealand will give Kane Williamson fitness leeway ahead of the ICC ODI World Cup in India
1 year, 5 months ago

New Zealand will give Kane Williamson fitness leeway ahead of the ICC ODI World Cup in India

The Hindu  

New Zealand will consider naming captain Kane Williamson in its squad for the ICC World Cup in October in India even if he will miss early games while recovering from a knee injury. Williamson will link up with New Zealand during its series against England prior to the 50-overs World Cup to continue a closely-monitored recuperation from the ruptured right …

New Zealand ODI captain Kane Williamson shares update on recovery; posts batting video from net session
1 year, 5 months ago

New Zealand ODI captain Kane Williamson shares update on recovery; posts batting video from net session

India TV News  

New Zealand's ODI skipper Kane Williamson took to Instagram on Tuesday, August 1 to share a video of him facing throwdowns during a practice session in the nets as he continues to battle against time to gain full fitness after undergoing surgery for a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. The video comes as a bright sign for …

Kane Williamson racing against time for ODI World Cup 2023
1 year, 5 months ago

Kane Williamson racing against time for ODI World Cup 2023

The Hindu  

Recovering New Zealand captain Kane Williamson returned to the net on Tuesday to face throwdowns keeping alive his faint hopes of playing the 50-over World Cup in India later this year. The 32-year-old suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in the Indian Premier League and underwent surgery in early April that made him doubtful for the World Cup. Williamson posted …

Kane Williamson to undergo surgery for his knee injury, likely to miss ODI World Cup
1 year, 9 months ago

Kane Williamson to undergo surgery for his knee injury, likely to miss ODI World Cup

The Hindu  

Kane Williamson is likely to miss the ODI World Cup in India later this year as the New Zealand skipper is set to undergo a surgery for the treatment of his right knee which he injured while playing for Gujarat Giants in the ongoing IPL. Following the injury, Williamson returned to New Zealand and the scans have confirmed that he …

Kane Williamson steps down as New Zealand Test captain
2 years ago

Kane Williamson steps down as New Zealand Test captain

The Independent  

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Cricket landscape is changing fast, need to strike balance: Williamson, on T20 leagues
2 years, 4 months ago

Cricket landscape is changing fast, need to strike balance: Williamson, on T20 leagues

The Hindu  

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson feels the cricket landscape around the world is witnessing a rapid change with the emergence of T20 leagues and striking balance between franchise cricket and national duty has become the need of the hour. Williamson's comments came at a time when cricketers around the world are opting to play for various cash-rich T20 leagues over …

'This is about my wife, three young boys': Trent Boult turns back on New Zealand central contract
2 years, 5 months ago

'This is about my wife, three young boys': Trent Boult turns back on New Zealand central contract

Firstpost  

Trent Boult had informed the New Zealand Cricket board “that his appetite for touring had diminished, and that he wished to spend more time with his family.” Pacer Trent Boult has been released from his New Zealand Cricket central contract after the cricketer requested to spend more time with his family and make himself available for the domestic T20 Leagues. …

Kane Williamson likely to be out of action for 2 months with elbow injury
3 years, 1 month ago

Kane Williamson likely to be out of action for 2 months with elbow injury

Firstpost  

Williamson was ruled out of the second Test against India on the morning of the first day with the nagging injury and Stead confirmed on Tuesday that he is likely to sit out at least eight or nine weeks Wellington: New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson is likely to be out of action for at least two months with an elbow …

Kane Williamson: Hope NZ pulling out doesn't have a lasting impact on Pakistan's cricket
3 years, 3 months ago

Kane Williamson: Hope NZ pulling out doesn't have a lasting impact on Pakistan's cricket

The Hindu  

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson hopes New Zealand's decision to pull out of its tour of Pakistan doesn't have a "lasting impact" on the game in Pakistan. We have seen that happen on a number of occasions, so hopefully, there is plenty more cricket there to come.” This was the third time a touring international team left Pakistan fearing for …

WTC final: Kane Williamson not too concerned with No. 1 Test rank
3 years, 6 months ago

WTC final: Kane Williamson not too concerned with No. 1 Test rank

The Hindu  

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has featured in two ICC World Cup finals - in 2015 and 2019, but it was a heartbreak for the team on both ocassions. We know that India are an incredibly strong side all around the world.” The New Zealand captain is also happy with the progress of the side over the last couple of …

Kane Williamson to miss New Zealand-Bangladesh ODI series
3 years, 10 months ago

Kane Williamson to miss New Zealand-Bangladesh ODI series

The Hindu  

Captain Kane Williamson will miss New Zealand's three one-day internationals against Bangladesh later this month with an elbow injury. In a statement, New Zealand Cricket medical manager Dayle Shackel said Williamson has a small tear in his left elbow tendon that requires immediate treatment. Williamson will also likely miss three Twenty20 internationals against Bangladesh on March 28, 30 and April …

Kane Williamson to rejoin New Zealand squad for 2nd Test after missing training to be with pregnant wife
4 years, 1 month ago

Kane Williamson to rejoin New Zealand squad for 2nd Test after missing training to be with pregnant wife

India Today  

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson is all set to be available for selection for the 2nd Test against West Indies after doubts emerged over him rejoining the squad as he left training to be with his pregnant wife. New Zealand head coach Gary Stead had supported the idea of Williamson taking a paternity leave during the 2nd Test after the …

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson expecting full-strength squad for Tests against India
4 years, 10 months ago

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson expecting full-strength squad for Tests against India

The Hindu  

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson on Tuesday hoped for a full-strength squad for the Test series against India after managing the limited-overs leg with injury-ravaged outfits. Williamson praised his side’s effort in inflicting on India its first ODI series whitewash since 1989. “It was an outstanding effort and a very clinical effort from the guys and I think the way …

New Zealand name new captain after giving rest to Kane Williamson for T20I series against Sri Lanka
5 years, 4 months ago

New Zealand name new captain after giving rest to Kane Williamson for T20I series against Sri Lanka

India TV News  

New Zealand have announced their squad for the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, scheduled to begin next month. New Zealand Cricket's selector Gavin Larsen said that he sees the bilateral series against Sri Lanka as a good opportunity to rest the two senior players. The T20I series will also mark the beginning of New Zealand's cycle in the shortest …

World Cup 2019, Australia vs New Zealand: Kane Williamson wary of Warner but ready for the challenge
5 years, 6 months ago

World Cup 2019, Australia vs New Zealand: Kane Williamson wary of Warner but ready for the challenge

The Hindu  

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has spent plenty of time with Australian batsman David Warner over the years and needed no reminding of the danger that the Kiwis may face in Saturday's World Cup clash at Lord's. We want to still worry about us and what we want to achieve with the ball in hand, with the bat, and always …

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