Kane Williamson breaks former Pakistan captain's record in tri ...
Kane Williamson had smashed a century in New Zealand's tri-nation series fixture against South Africa. Williamson has now shattered a record of a former ...
Date of Birth: Kane Williamson was born on August 8, 1990, in Tauranga, New Zealand.
Role: He is a right-handed batsman and occasional off-spin bowler.
International Debut: Williamson made his international debut for New Zealand in a Test match against India in November 2010.
Captaincy: Kane Williamson was appointed as the captain of the New Zealand cricket team in all formats in 2016, following the retirement of Brendon McCullum.
Batting Style: Williamson is known for his technically sound and classical style of batting. He is often compared to legendary batsmen like Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid for his impeccable technique.
Records: He holds several records in international cricket, including being the fastest New Zealand player to reach 6,000, 7,000, and 8,000 runs in Test cricket.
ICC Awards: Williamson has won several prestigious awards from the International Cricket Council (ICC), including the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Cricketer of the Year in 2015.
IPL Career: Williamson has played in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for various franchises, including Sunrisers Hyderabad, where he has been a key player and even led the team to the final in 2018.
Personal Life: Off the field, Kane Williamson is known for his calm and composed demeanor. He is also actively involved in charity work and is a UNICEF ambassador for New Zealand.