Kane Williamson

Steve Smith, Nathan Lyon move up in Test rankings

Smith has now reached the third spot in the ICC batsmen Test rankings, gaining a one place move.

Aug 06, 2019, 17:32 PM IST

New Zealand reveal Test jersey numbers for series against Sri Lanka

The two-match series against Sri Lanka will mark the commencent of New Zealand's campaign at the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Test Championship.

Aug 05, 2019, 17:34 PM IST

Ricky Ponting lauds Ben Stokes for his maturity

England will next take on Australia in the Ashes, set to begin from August 3. 

Jul 24, 2019, 15:30 PM IST

Virat Kohli continues to lead ICC Test rankings, Cheteshwar Pujara ranked 3rd

In the Test team rankings, India remained in top position followed by New Zealand (2) and South Africa (3) with England (4) and Australia (5) the others in the top five. 

Jul 23, 2019, 17:55 PM IST

Kane Williamson will be worthy recipient of New Zealander of the Year award, says Ben Stokes

Stokes said that New Zealand should support their captain Williamson as he had led the Kiwis to the World Cup final and was adjudged Player of the Tournament. 

Jul 23, 2019, 17:50 PM IST

Of heartbreak, pride and beer: Brendon McCullum on NZ dressing room after World Cup 2019 final

Brendon McCullum reveals how a sense of massive pride emerged from a crestfallen New Zealand dressing room after the World Cup final.

Jul 21, 2019, 09:55 AM IST

ICC waives off suspension of captains for repeated or serious over rate breaches

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson was recently under threat of being suspended for his side's slow over-rate during a group stage clash of the ICC World Cup 2019 against West Indies. 

Jul 19, 2019, 12:40 PM IST

England all-rounder Ben Stokes nominated for New Zealander of the Year

Stokes, born in New Zealand, played a crucial role in England`s World Cup victory and starred for the hosts in the final match against New Zealand.

Jul 19, 2019, 12:25 PM IST

Inzamam-ul-Haq urges PCB to appoint long-term captains

After stepping down as the chief-selector of Pakistan, Inzamam-ul-Haq advocated the need for appointing long-term captains, saying switching captains series-by-series is not a feasible option.

Jul 18, 2019, 12:04 PM IST

New Zealand players make sombre homecoming after ICC World Cup 2019 blow

Pace bowler Trent Boult was among six Black Caps players making a low-key homecoming at Auckland airport, soaking up commiserations from a few fans and well-wishers.

Jul 18, 2019, 10:16 AM IST

Ravi Shastri hails Kane Williamson's composure and dignity after World Cup final defeat

Ravi Shastri said that Kane Williamson's grace and silence 48 hours after England was announced as the winner of World Cup 2019 on the basis of number of boundaries scored in the final during regulation time is simply remarkable.

Jul 17, 2019, 16:56 PM IST

ICC World Cup 2019, New Zealand's report card: Of courage and heartbreak

New Zealand may have missed the World Cup trophy by a whisker but the team won millions of hearts.

Jul 17, 2019, 14:25 PM IST

No one lost final, there was a crowned winner: Kane Williamson

Coming to terms with the heart-wrenching defeat against England in the World Cup title clash, New Zealand captain Kane Williamson said that "no one lost the final but there was a crowned winner".

Jul 16, 2019, 13:54 PM IST

Kane Williamson and New Zealand didn't lose, they only missed the trophy

 When New Zealand captain Kane Williamson walked off a room full of over 100 journalists, a long round of applause followed. It wasn’t meant to be sympathetic but a nod to the spirit with which New Zealand played the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 final and the character its 28-year-old leader showed after a heart-breaking result.

Jul 15, 2019, 15:50 PM IST

England were deserving winners, says 'gutted' Kane Williamson after World Cup defeat

The most important cricket event ICC World Cup 2019 came to a dramatic end with the clash between finalists England and New Zealand resulting in a tie to produce a tie-breaker that also ended in a tie. 

Jul 15, 2019, 11:55 AM IST

Kane Williamson Player of the Tournament in ICC World Cup 2019

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson was announced as the player of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup on Sunday at the Lord's Cricket Ground.

Jul 15, 2019, 07:25 AM IST

New Zealand Captain Kane Williamson destined for big things since a child

Some athletes spend hours fine-honing their celebrations in front of the mirror, from the dab to the bolt to the leap and spread, the way you win can define a career. But that’s not Kane Williamson’s style. 

Jul 14, 2019, 08:26 AM IST

ICC World Cup: It's advantage India against NZ if rains persist at Manchester

According to ICC's rules, if play is not possible even on the reserve day of the first semi-final, India would qualify for the summit clash because of its superior points in the league stage.

Jul 10, 2019, 13:20 PM IST

Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson: Two teams, two careers, two personalities

Sometimes it’s perplexing how things reach a fitting destination in cricket. 11 years ago, young Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson were leaders of their respective teams during the semi-final of the Under-19 World Cup in Malaysia. They were the two brightest hopes of their countries – entrusted with the responsibility of ushering India and New Zealand into a new era in the years to come. 

Jul 09, 2019, 16:11 PM IST

ICC World Cup 2019: Kiwis of Indian origin divided over which team to support

Cricketing loyalties and feelings of patriotism for a country can be two entirely different things for some fans this World Cup.

Jul 09, 2019, 10:18 AM IST