VIRAL: Kane Williamson gave a special gift to the Ugandan team, once again the player won hearts
Kiwi captain Kane Williamson gifted his signed jersey to the Ugandan team. Kane Williamson and Brain Masaba (Photo Source: X/Twitter) The New Zealand cricket team is out of the race for the T20 World Cup 2024 Super-8. After losing the first two matches, the team won its first victory of the tournament against Uganda. In this match, Uganda, batting first, was all out for 40 runs in 18.4 overs. In response, the Kiwi team chased the target in just 5.2 overs and won the match by 9 wickets. After the match, a special moment was seen between the players of both the teams on the field, which is making headlines. Actually, Kiwi captain Kane Williamson gifted his signed jersey to the Ugandan team. Kane Williamson gifts jersey to Uganda captain After the victory, the New Zealand team had a special meeting with the Ugandan players. During this, Kane Williamson, along with the team, gifted a signed jersey to Ugandan captain Brian Masaba. The Ugandan team was very happy to see this gesture of Kane Williamson. The New Zealand cricket team has shared special pictures of this moment on social media. See special pictures of Kane Williamson and Uganda team here- Congratulations on your debut in T20 World Cup, @UgandaCricket #T20WorldCup #NZvUGA 📸 ICC/Getty pic.twitter.com/5ale0jzr0S — BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) June 15, 2024 New Zealand is out of the tournament without playing the last match of the group stage New Zealand is third in the Group-C points table with one win, two losses, and 2 points from three matches. The team suffered crushing defeats against Afghanistan and West Indies in the first two matches, due to which the team was out of the Super-8 race. Afghanistan and host West Indies are in first and second place with three wins and 6 points in three matches. Both the teams have qualified for the Super-8. New Zealand will play its last match of the group stage against Papua New Guinea on June 17 at the Brian Lara Cricket Stadium. The Kiwi team’s dream of winning the first World Cup could not be fulfilled in this tournament as well.
‘Our fielding was weak’: New Zealand captain Kane Williamson after the humiliating defeat against Afghanistan
Afghanistan beat New Zealand by 84 runs. New Zealand vs Afghanistan (Image Credit- Twitter X) NZ vs AFG: A big upset has been seen in the 14th match of the T20 World Cup 2024 being played under the hosting of West Indies and USA. Let us tell you that in this match, the Afghan team has won a big victory against New Zealand by 84 runs. This victory of the Afghan team is being discussed a lot in the cricket world. Talking about the match, the Afghan team batted first and set a target of 160 runs for the Kiwi team to win. But when New Zealand came out to chase this target, it could score only 75 runs in 15.2 overs and had to face a shameful defeat by 84 runs in the match. On the other hand, team captain and veteran batsman Kane Williamson has given a big statement on New Zealand’s crushing defeat against Afghanistan. Williamson says that our fielding was very weak. Kane Williamson gave a big statement Let us tell you that after the match between New Zealand and Afghanistan ended, Kane Williamson said during the post-match – First of all congratulations to Afghanistan, they left us behind in every department in the match. They saved their wickets on such a pitch and made a good total. We have to forget this defeat quickly, and come back for the next challenge. Williamson further said- The matches in the tournament are very short and end quickly. It was difficult to chase a score of 160 runs, but after that the skill shown by their spin bowlers made this target very difficult. Our fielding was weak, especially in the first 10 overs, we had chances but we did not use them. We did not take advantage of the opportunity and this changed the result of the match to a great extent. We will talk about this and then try to make a good comeback in the next match.
IPL 2024: Jonty Rhodes presented his side regarding Ravi Bishnoi’s catch of Kane Williamson.
In this match, Lucknow Super Giants won by 33 runs. Jonty Rhodes and Ravi Bishnoi (Pic Source-X) The spectacular match of the Indian Premier League 2024 was played on 7 April between Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. In this match, Lucknow Super Giants won by 33 runs. Lucknow team, batting first against Gujarat, had scored 163 runs losing five wickets in 20 overs, in response to which captain Shubman Gill’s team was all out for 130 runs. In this match, Lucknow team’s young spinner Ravi Bishnoi took a very good catch of Kane Williamson in his own bowling, which left many people surprised. Regarding this catch of Ravi Bishnoi, Lucknow Super Giants fielding coach Jonty Rhodes praised the young spinner. Jonty Rhodes is counted among the best fielders in the world. IPL has shared a video on its official social media account in which Jonty Rhodes said, ‘A player like Ravi Bishnoi makes me tired and does not miss even a day of practice. If we are on the ground, Ravi takes catches every day. Ravi practices a lot in his bowling but not at all in his batting and when it comes to fielding, he is never seen sitting in the dugout. Here’s the video: 𝙄𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙙𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙜𝙤, 𝙮𝙤𝙪’𝙡𝙡 𝙣𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 –Jonty Rhodes The secret recipe to taking blinders, just like Ravi Bishnoi took one yesterday!#TATAIPL , #LSGvGT , @LucknowIPL , @JontyRhodes8 pic.twitter.com/pyCQ2XJOKT — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 8, 2024 Regarding this catch, Ravi Bishnoi said, ‘I did not understand at all, I was just reacting to the ball. My momentum was going towards the site but I thought I should go the other way to catch the catch. I did the same and completed the catch. Jonty Rhodes further said, ‘When you are bowling, you have to react like this. The best thing that happened to him was that he went back and gave himself time. When you are watching the ball you have to go with a hard hand. He reacted even before a second and that was a very good thing. IPL 2024: These 11 foreign players took crores of rupees but flopped IPL 2024: 5 players who hit the most sixes in the 19th and 20th overs of IPL 5 fastest bowlers in IPL history Who are the head coaches of all 10 teams in IPL 2024? Which team has won the most matches against RCB in Chinnaswamy? IPL 2024: 3 former RCB players who are creating havoc in SRH 4 players who have played more than 500 T20 matches MS Dhoni: Amazing records of Dhoni as CSK captain Captains of which teams were changed before the start of IPL 2024 5 IPL teams who have the most followers on Instagram
IPL 2024: Bishnoi Catch Highlights: Ravi Bishnoi became super man to send Kane Williamson to the pavilion, took an amazing catch
Lucknow has set a target of 164 runs for Gujarat to win. Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans (Image Credit- Twitter IPL 2024 LSG vs GT: The 21st match of IPL 2024 is being played today on 7th April between Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans (LSG vs GT) at Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. So in this match, LSG spinner Ravi Vishnoi looked like a superman on the field. Let us tell you that by taking an excellent catch, he showed the opposing team’s batsman Kane Williamson the way out of the pavilion. This incident was seen in the 8th over of Gujarat’s innings, when Williamson wanted to play a front shot on a full ball bowled by Vishnoi, but the ball went in the air. So during this time, Vishnoi jumped in the air to his right and took an excellent catch of Williamson. In the match, Williamson was out after scoring 1 run in 5 balls. Also, as soon as Vishnoi took this catch, his video started going viral very fast on social media. Fans started comparing Vishnoi with Superman. Watch the video of Vishnoi taking this brilliant catch. RAVI BISHNOI IS A BIRD…!!!pic.twitter.com/Qdouqa735M — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 7, 2024
Kane Williamson takes a dig at Ross Taylor’s controversial claim regarding Neil Wagner’s retirement.
Kane Williamson and Tim Southee will play their 100th Test match against Australia in Christchurch. Neil Wagner, Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor. (Image Source: X/Getty Images) New Zealand’s legendary batsman Kane Williamson (Kane Williamson) by former cricketer Ross Taylor (Ross Taylor) has rejected the claim that fast bowler Neil Wagner was forced to retire. The former captain of the New Zealand cricket team stressed that no one can be forced to retire, it is the person’s own decision. Let us tell you, former New Zealand cricketer Ross Taylor has recently made a shocking claim that Neil Wagner was forced to retire from international cricket. He has also expressed apprehension about the bad atmosphere in the New Zealand cricket team. Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor face to face over Neil Wagner Kane Williamson said in the press conference: “I don’t think anyone is forced to retire. I think he had a fantastic week last week reflecting on what an amazing career he’s had and some amazing moments we had in the dressing room. He has done incredible things for this team and we have seen his skills. I think he had a wonderful time with the team.” Is there a rift between Tim Southee and Neil Wagner? Actually, there were rumors of Neil Wagner having a rift with New Zealand captain Tim Southee. This thing was visible during the recent Test series against South Africa. However, Williamson said, “They are, and will always be, very good friends.” That was the joke in the dressing room with Vaggie and his fielding. “Everyone on the team knew the reference and it was quite funny at the time.” Let us tell you, Kane Williamson and captain Tim Southee will play their 100th Test match against Australia at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, which will start from March 8.
Kane Williamson played a century against South Africa, leaving behind many greats including Don Bradman-Kohli.
Kane Williamson (Photo Source: Getty Images World No. 1 Test batsman Kane Williamson has made a great start to his 2024 Test season with a brilliant century. Kane scored his 30th Test century against South Africa in Maunganui. With this century, he overtook Australia’s great batsman Don Bradman and modern era great Indian legend Virat Kohli. 33-year-old Kane Williamson completed his 30th century in 241 balls. In this way, at the end of the first day’s play, New Zealand scored 258 runs after losing two wickets. Kane Williamson returned unbeaten after scoring 112 runs while young Rachin Ravindra is also not out on 118 runs. Kane Williamson achieved this special feat with his excellent skill and clever performance. Facing young South African bowler Tshepo Moreki, he faced the short balls quite well. He completed his century by playing the short ball over mid-wicket, which is proof of his joining the club of the best batsmen in the world. Kane Williamson overtakes Don Bradman in terms of Test century Talking about Williamson’s career, he has been excellent so far, he has played 96 Tests, in which he scored 29 centuries and now this number has reached 30. His average during this period has been 55.22. Although Williamson has not scored a century in T20 Internationals yet, his highest score is 95 runs, which came against India in January 2020.
NZ vs SA: Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra gave class to South African bowlers, both batsmen scored unbeaten centuries on the first day of the game.
By the end of the first day’s play, New Zealand had lost two wickets for 258 runs. Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra (Pic Source-Twitter) The first test match between New Zealand and South Africa has started at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. The first day’s play of the first Test between the two teams ended. In this match, South Africa won the toss and decided to bowl first. By the end of the first day’s play, New Zealand had lost two wickets for 258 runs. Let us tell you, New Zealand’s start was not so good in this match and they lost their first two wickets for 39 runs. Opener Tom Latham failed to play a big innings in the first test and scored 20 runs with the help of four fours in 48 balls. Got out. Not only this, Devon Conway scored only one run in the first test. The hosts had lost two wickets for 39 runs, after which Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra batted brilliantly and so far have made a partnership of 219* runs for the third wicket. By the end of the first day’s play, Kane Williamson has scored 112* runs with the help of 15 fours in 259 balls, while Rachin Ravindra has scored 118* runs in 211 balls with the help of 13 fours and one six. Both of them did not spare any South African bowler and hit everyone hard. So far the host is ahead in the first test. New Zealand is in a strong position till the end of the first day’s play For South Africa, Dane Patterson and Tshepo Moreki have taken 1-1 wicket. Now the second day of the game will be very important for both the teams. Let us tell you, because of SA20, senior players of South Africa are participating in this important tournament and that is why the youth team of South Africa has been sent against New Zealand. So far, South African players have performed very disappointingly in this match. However, the second day of the game will be very important for both the teams. 30th Test Hundred for Kane. ❤️ Legend ❤️ #NZvsSA pic.twitter.com/ykuyamNu2O — Sheikh Mohammad Talha (@talham29) February 4, 2024 Things aren’t looking very good for SA in New Zealand. We don’t seem to have the capacity to get a breakthrough in their innings. On stumps of day 1, NZ had figures of 258/2. With Williamson at 112* & Ravindra at 118*. #NZvsSA — Dubane Way☝, 🇿🇦 (@ManqobaShangase) February 4, 2024 Fastest to Score 30 Centuries in Test: (By Innings) 159 – Sachin Tendulkar 🇮🇳162 – Steve Smith 🇦🇺167 – Matthew Hayden 🇦🇺𝟭𝟲𝟵* – KANE WILLIAMSON 🇳🇿170 – Ricky Ponting 🇦🇺174 – Sunil Gavaskar 🇮🇳180 – Younis Khan 🇵🇰186 – Kumar Sangakkara 🇱🇰#NZvsSA pic.twitter.com/Mfq1BSt9BL — CRICGLOBE (@thecricglobe) February 4, 2024 Going well for the kiwis against an inexperienced SA 😳 #NZvsSA — Matty (@93Matty24) February 4, 2024 Watching highlights of the @ProteasMenCSA test is frustrating enough, can’t imagine staying up to watch live! Two dropped catches that should’ve been…
‘My hamstring is fine’ Kane Williamson gave a big update regarding the injury
Williamson says that at present the condition of his hamstring injury remains normal. Kane Williamson (Image Credit- Twitter X) Former Test captain of the New Zealand cricket team and veteran batsman Kane Williamson is all set to return to competitive cricket after a hamstring injury. So, if everything goes well, then he can be seen playing in the first match of the home Test series against South Africa from 4th February. Let us tell you that before this match, Williamson has joined the New Zealand team and has started training with the team. Apart from this, Kane has said that he is feeling very good after joining the team and the condition of his hamstring remains normal. Kane Williamson gave a big update regarding his injury. Let us tell you that Kane Williamson quoted ESPN Cricinfo as saying – At the moment my hamstring is very good and it has improved a lot in the last few weeks. Feeling good to be back and start training. The weather is fantastic, very hot. So, I’m sure it will be great to be reunited with the team. Also, I think all the players are very excited to be back together in the Test team. On the other hand, let us tell you that this is not the first time that New Zealand has faced problems due to Kane Williamson’s injury. He missed a lot of competitive cricket last year due to injury, which included being ruled out of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 after breaking his thumb. Apart from Williamson, the New Zealand team is also struggling with the injuries of fast bowler Kyle Jamieson and wicketkeeper batsman Tom Blundell. However, since last month, Jamieson has started playing competitive cricket again. But Blundell has not yet returned.
I am confident that Kane Williamson will make a full recovery before the Test series against South Africa: Gary Stead
Kane Williamson has not yet fully recovered from his injury but Gary Stead is confident that he will fully recover before the first Test against South Africa. Kane Williamson and Gary Stead (Image Credit- Twitter) New Zealand cricket team head coach Gary Stead is confident that team captain Kane Williamson will fully recover before the first Test against South Africa starting on February 4. Let us tell you, recently New Zealand played a 5-match T20 series against Pakistan. Kane Williamson got injured during this T20 series. Kane Williamson has not yet fully recovered from his injury but Gary Stead is confident that he will fully recover before the first Test against South Africa. Gary Stead also believes that the New Zealand team is fully prepared for the Test series against South Africa. Let us tell you, two test matches will be played between the two teams, which is starting from 2nd February. The first Test will be played in Mount Maunganui while the second Test will start in Hamilton from 13 February. According to ESPNcricinfo, Gary Stead said, ‘I am confident that Kane Williamson will make a full recovery. He still has a lot of time and he can also take part in training in the next two days. We do not want to rush at all with him because we also know that the series against South Africa is very important for us and Kane Williamson is our player. We will try to ensure that Kane Williamson recovers completely. We are in talks about Tom Blundell who is not fully fit at the moment. However, we have a lot of options and we will not be in a hurry with them either. Gary Stead made a big revelation about Trent Boult Gary Stead said about Trent Boult, ‘I was messaging Trent last night. Trent and I had a conversation last week about his future and whether he would play for the New Zealand team or not. They may be available but I’m not 100% sure. I will talk to him again. It will not be so easy to make a comeback from T20 cricket to Test cricket but we will definitely wait for his decision. At present, it remains to be seen whether Kane Williamson is fully fit before the Test series against South Africa or not. If Kane Williamson is not fully fit then the New Zealand team may suffer a big blow. Top 5 captains who hit most sixes in all formats of cricket These 7 cricketers have married more than once IPL 2024: Rajasthan Royals will win the second trophy on the basis of these 11 players Top 10 batsmen who hit most sixes in super over in T20I history 5 Indian batsmen who have been run-out the most number of times in T20Is IPL 2024: Pat Cummins will captain..! Know SRH’s playing XI Top 4 partnerships of T20I cricket from India 5 Australian players who scored the fastest 4 thousand test runs These 5 Indian players will be out of T20 World Cup 2024…