‘Applied myself well, quite a balanced day’ Kane Williamson after his 93 against England in Christchurch
After this brilliant innings of Williamson, New Zealand’s score till stumps is 319/8. Kane Williamson (Image Credit- Twitter X) The first match of the ongoing three-match Test series between New Zealand and England (NZ vs ENG) is being played from 28 November at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. After the first day’s play, New Zealand looks to be in a very strong position. Apart from this, former team captain Kane Williamson was out after scoring 93 runs. Williamson was just 7 runs away from scoring his 33rd century in Test cricket. So, on the basis of Williamson’s brilliant innings in the match, host New Zealand has scored 319 runs at the loss of 8 wickets after 83 overs at the stump of the first day. Currently at the crease, Glenn Phillips is batting on 41* and former captain Tim Southee is batting on 10*. On the other hand, after playing this brilliant innings against England, Kane Williamson has given a big statement. Kane Williamson gave a big statement Let us tell you that after the end of the first day’s play in the first Test match in Christchurch, Kane Williamson said – It was challenging, we had to work hard, there were some good partnerships, but the wicket was very good. I was just trying to adjust a little where to run. We applied ourselves well, had a very balanced day and both teams received some awards. Overall the first day’s play was interesting. Williamson further said- From our point of view we were happy with the partnerships being made by the team. Some of the balls were having some movement at the end of the day, but we were happy with our performance, after the day’s play. Brayden was getting some bounce and speed from the side and side. He bowled well with the help of the wind. Let us tell you that on the first day, Shoaib Bashir took 4 wickets and Gus Atkinson and Brayden Curse took 2 wickets each in the first innings for England.
IND vs NZ: New Zealand got a big blow before the Pune test match, Williamson out.
Kane Williamson was not even a part of the first test match against India. Kane Williamson. (Photo by Nathan Stirk-ICC/ICC via Getty Images) New Zealand won a Test match in India after a long gap of 36 years. In the first test match played in Bengaluru, the Kiwi team defeated India by 8 wickets. New Zealand started the three-match Test series with a bang. However, now New Zealand has suffered a big blow before the second match. Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson is also not available for the second Test match. Williamson did not come to India even for the first Test match and is still in New Zealand. In such a situation, he is also out of the second Test match to be played in Pune from Thursday 24th October, because he is going through the process of rehab. New Zealand Board gave a big update regarding Kane Williamson The New Zealand Cricket Board issued a media release on Tuesday, October 22, informing that Kane Williamson is still undergoing rehab for a groin strain. Williamson was injured during the Test series against Sri Lanka. Due to this injury, he had to miss the Test match played in Bengaluru, as he was in recovery mode. He remained in New Zealand to work on his recovery and is now out of the second Test and will remain in New Zealand during this period as well. The board can take a decision regarding him next week before the last Test match.
IND vs NZ: New Zealand announced the team for the test series against India, Kane Williamson left out
According to the report, Williamson will be out of the first Test against India in Bengaluru. New Zealand vs South Africa, 2nd Test (Image Credit- Twitter After the ongoing T-20 series between India and Bangladesh, Team India has to immediately play a three-match Test series against New Zealand. This test series will be played from October 16, for which New Zealand has announced its team. However, it is a big blow for the visiting team. According to the report, Williamson will be out of the first Test against India in Bengaluru. It has been reported that Kane had a back problem in the Galle Test against Sri Lanka. For this reason he has been advised to rest at home before leaving for India. Mark Chapman was included Meanwhile, uncapped batsman Mark Chapman has been included in the team in place of Williamson. Tim Southee has resigned from the captaincy after the defeat in the Test series against Sri Lanka. Because of this, Tom Latham will now take charge of the team in the Test series against India. New Zealand selector Sam Wells is hopeful that Williamson will be available in the last leg of the tour. “We have been advised that it would be best for Kane not to take any risks with the injury and to rest,” Wells said as quoted by ESPNcricinfo. We are hopeful that if the rehabilitation routine goes as per schedule, Kane will be available for the final leg of the tour. He further said, although it is a bit disappointing not to have Kane from the start of the tour, it gives someone else a chance to play a role in the important series. New Zealand squad for the series: Tom Latham (captain), Tom Blundell (wk), Michael Bracewell (1st Test only), Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ben Sears, Ish Sodhi (2nd and 3rd Test only), Tim Southee, Kane Williamson, Will Young.
Kane Williamson was impressed by Joe Root, praising him and said- I am a big fan of him
Joe Root is currently busy playing the Test series against Sri Lanka. Joe Root and Kane Williamson (Source X) Joe Root is currently busy playing the Test series against Sri Lanka. He has batted brilliantly so far. Joe Root scored a century in both innings of the second Test match of the series and completed his 34 centuries in Test cricket. Let us tell you that since 2021, the former England captain has participated in 49 Test matches and has scored 4567 runs at an average of 56.38. During this, he has also scored 17 centuries. Meanwhile, New Zealand’s legendary batsman Kane Williamson said that he is a big fan of this English cricketer. He praised Joe Root’s performance and consistency in red ball cricket. I have been a big fan of his- Kane Williamson “You mentioned Joe Root. He’s been something else for a long time. There’s a lot of focus on what he might be able to achieve over a number of years and it’s incredible that he’s been able to do that,” Williamson told reporters in Greater Noida while praising Root. Convert He can do it too. He has been phenomenal. I have been a huge fan of his. Not just him, but the other guys (Virat Kohli and Steve Smith) as well. It’s amazing how he has taken the game forward in a big way. Let us tell you that New Zealand is currently on a tour of India, where it has to play a single Test match against Afghanistan in Greater Noida. After this, it will play a three-match series against India. Regarding this, Williamson said that they will face many challenges in the subcontinent and the match against Afghanistan is an opportunity to prepare well for the battle of prestige against India. He said, I mean, we are going to be challenged in many ways. But, it is an opportunity for us as a team to have a block here, the kind of experience we are going to get over the next two and a half months and they will be better for it. It is an exciting opportunity. It is good to be here, preparing for the first Test. We are trying to take those small steps and get familiar with those conditions.
After Kane Williamson, 2 more star players rejected New Zealand team’s central contract- Board upset!
New Zealand openers Devon Conway and Finn Allen have taken a big decision regarding their central contracts. Devon Conway (Photo Source: Getty Images) The New Zealand Cricket Board suffered a major setback when star batsman Kane Williamson turned down the central contract. Now when New Zealand is looking for players for its team, openers Devon Conway and Finn Allen have taken a big decision regarding their central contracts. While Devon Conway has opted for a contingent contract, Finn Allen has turned down a central contract to focus more on franchise cricket opportunities. What did Devon Conway say about his contract Conway, 33, who has been selected for the Tests against Afghanistan and Sri Lanka, has committed to all international matches for the next 12 months, except the white-ball series against Sri Lanka in January. Actually, Conway wants to play in SA20, the third edition of which is starting from January 9. He also said that his family is the main reason behind choosing a casual contract. He said on this- “First of all I would like to thank New Zealand Cricket for their cooperation in this process. The decision to walk away from the central contract has been a well-thought out one. I believe this is the best decision for me and my family at this time.” “I am excited to be part of the upcoming Test squad for the crucial phase of the ICC World Test Championship cycle and, if selected, also look forward to featuring in the ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan in February next year.” Let us tell you that Trent Boult, Martin Guptill had walked away from the national contract in 2022 itself in search of franchise cricket opportunities, while Kane Williamson has taken this decision this year. What statement came from New Zealand Cricket “We are delighted with Devon’s decision to commit to the Blackcaps – he is a quality player who has made strong contributions to the squad over the last few years. It is important to have flexibility in our system to deal with some of the challenges presented by franchise cricket in the current environment – and this is another example of how we are working hard to retain our best players.”
David Warner wishes Kane Williamson in a special way on his birthday
Today i.e. on 8th August, New Zealand’s experienced batsman Kane Williamson is celebrating his 34th birthday. David Warner and Kane Williamson. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI) Today, on 8 August, New Zealand’s experienced batsman Kane Williamson is celebrating his 34th birthday. Let us tell you, Kane Williamson is considered one of the best batsmen in the world and has played many historic innings for New Zealand. This brilliant player has also left his mark in the Indian Premier League. Australia’s legendary opening batsman David Warner has wished Kane Williamson on his birthday. Both these players have played together for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League. Both of them performed very well together for Sunrisers Hyderabad and won the hearts of all the fans. David Warner shared pictures of himself and Kane Williamson on his official Instagram story and wished the veteran batsman on his birthday. Here is David Warner’s Instagram story: David Warner’s Instagram Story Recently, David Warner has retired from international cricket after the end of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. David Warner’s performance has always been very good in international cricket and he has hit hard against the bowlers of the opposing team. Even though David Warner has retired from international cricket, he can be seen playing in franchise league cricket. Talking about Kane Williamson, his fan following is very high all over the world. Kane Williamson has been a very calm player and many people in the cricket world respect him a lot and also give him as an example of a great batsman. Kane Williamson has so far scored 8743 runs in 100 Test matches in international cricket at an average of 54.99. He has 34 half-centuries, 32 centuries and six double centuries in Tests. His best score in Tests has been 251 runs. In ODIs, the best batsman has scored 6811 runs in 165 matches at an average of 48.3, which includes 45 half-centuries and 13 centuries. Kane Williamson has scored 2575 runs in 93 T20s. He has scored 18 half-centuries in this format. 5 Australian players who scored half-century in their debut IPL match 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 wreaking havoc in SRH 4 players who have played more than 500 T20 matches MS Dhoni: Dhoni’s amazing record as CSK captain Which teams changed their captains before the start of IPL 2024
These players including Rachin Ravindra got a place in New Zealand’s central contract, Kane Williamson was not seen
A total of 20 Kiwi players have got central contracts. Rachin Ravindra (Pic Source-Twitter) Young all-rounder Rachin Ravindra, who performed brilliantly for the New Zealand cricket team last season, has managed to get his first central contract with New Zealand Cricket. It is worth noting that recently the New Zealand Cricket Board (NZC) has released the list of 20 players who have received this central contract. Apart from Rachin, this list includes 4 more players, whose names have surprised everyone. Also, let us tell you that the name of former captain Kane Williamson is not seen in this contract. The four other players who have got a place in this list include fast bowler Ben Seers from Wellington, Will O’Rourke from Cantonberry and Jacob Duffy from Otago. Also, let us tell you that Rachin Ravindra getting this contract was definitely included because he has performed brilliantly for the Kiwi team in the last one year. He was the fourth highest run-scorer in the World Cup 2023 tournament, Ravindra scored 578 runs in the tournament. Apart from this, he was also successful in winning the ICC Emerging Player of the Year award in January 2023. Also, a few months later, Rachin Ravindra became the youngest Kiwi player to win the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal at the ANZ New Zealand Cricket Awards. And now, after getting the central contract of the New Zealand cricket team, the burden of proving himself will once again be on his shoulders. These 20 players got central contract of New Zealand Cricket Finn Allen, Tom Blundell, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Mac Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Will O’Rourke, Ejaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ben Sears, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Will Young.