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New Zealand captain Kane Williamson praised Sri Lanka skipper Dimuth Karunaratne's brilliant match-winning ton saying that it was a 'fantastic hundred'. (Photo: AP)

'It was a fantastic hundred by Dimuth': Kane Williamson

Williamson also said that they thought the wicket would deteriorate more than it did.

18 Aug 2019 9:00 PM

The 29-year-old was fielding for New Zealand in a practice match against Sri Lanka Board President's XI, when he was seen running to a section of fans during a break. (Photo: File)

Watch: Kane Williamson runs off to have birthday cake from Sri Lankan fans

Williamson joined some fans who had brought a birthday cake for him.

09 Aug 2019 1:11 PM

He has played a very important role in making New Zealand a formidable force in world cricket. (Photo: AP)

Kane Williamson Birthday Special: Relive 3 of his finest innings

He has played 72 tests in which he has scored 6139 runs, 6133 runs in 149 ODIs and 1505 runs in 57 T20Is.

08 Aug 2019 3:04 PM

McCullum also played 71 T20Is and scored 2140 runs with an average of 35.66. He had previously bid adieu to international cricket on February 24, 2016. (Photo: AFP)

Williamson, Guptill wish Brendon McCullum happy retirement

McCullum had led the Kiwi side to the finals of the 2015 World Cup. The side was defeated by Australia in the summit clash.

06 Aug 2019 6:49 PM

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka, which marks the start of ICC World Test Championship for the Kiwis. (Kane Williamson/Instagram)

Kane Williamson shares new look in Test jersey; see pics

The name and number on the Test jersey is an initiative by the ICC to help fans connect with the players.

29 Jul 2019 4:36 PM

KAne Williamson's New Zealand are slated to play two Test matches and three T20Is against Sri Lanka, but the management is yet to announce the T20I squad. (Photo:AFP)

New Zealand announces squad for upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka

New Zealand recently finished as the runners-up in the recently concluded ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.

29 Jul 2019 9:31 AM

New Zealand-born Stokes played a crucial role in England's World Cup victory as he starred for the hosts in the final match against New Zealand. (Photo: AP)

'Williamson will be worthy recipient of New Zealander of the Year award': Ben Stokes

The England all-rounder added that Williamson is an inspirational leader who shows humility and empathy to every situation.

23 Jul 2019 7:38 PM

Ben Stokes amassed 465 runs at an awesome average of 66.42 along with seven scalps to help England become a formidable force in the cricket world. (Photo:AP)

Kiwis nominate Ben Stokes as 'New Zealander of the Year' with Kane Williamson

Ben Stokes played a crucial role to help England lift their first World Cup trophy after 44 years.

19 Jul 2019 12:40 PM

This is the second successive time that New Zealand finished as the runners-up in the World Cup. (Photo: AP)

Ravi Shastri lauds Kane Williamson's composure after World Cup defeat; see tweet

Shastri, in a tweet, praised Williamson, saying the Kiwi skipper's silence since the match is remarkable.

17 Jul 2019 1:58 PM

England clinched their maiden World Cup trophy as they hit more boundaries in the Super Over. (Photo: AFP)

Ben Stokes says he will be apologising to Kane Williamson for rest of his life

Stokes smashed eight runs from three balls in the Super Over to help England post 15 runs on the board.

16 Jul 2019 2:56 PM

The Kiwis under the leadership of McCullum lost the final of the 2015 edition to Australia by seven wickets. (Photo: Sunrisers Hyderabad/Twitter)

Sunrisers Hyderabad show respect for Kane Williamson after WC defeat; see tweet

This is the second successive time that New Zealand finished as the runners-up in the World Cup.

16 Jul 2019 1:37 PM

Widely praised for the grace with which he and his side accepted the defeat, Williamson said they had signed up to the rules that governed the tournament. (Photo:AFP)

Kane Williamson says there was 'no loser' after England's dramatic super over win

Cricketers, current and former, shared New Zealand's pain on losing the title on boundary count.

16 Jul 2019 12:14 PM

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson (Photo: AP)

Twitter Lauds Kane Williamson

Cricket fans salute the New Zealand captain for keeping calm despite their heartbreaking loss.

16 Jul 2019 5:34 AM

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson in action England in their World Cup final at the Lord’s cricket ground in London on Sunday. (Photo: AP)

Gentleman Kane Williamson gracious in tragic loss

Those who watched the Lord’s thriller would remember the Black Caps for a couple of moments of outstanding sportsmanship.

16 Jul 2019 2:30 AM

There were the 'uncontrollables' like the Martin Guptill overthrow which hit a lunging Ben Stokes' bat and went for six overthrows in the 50th over of the England innings. (Photo: AP/PTI)

Kane Williamson reacts on boundary count rule after World Cup loss

New Zealand lost to England in perhaps the greatest World Cup final at the Lord's on Sunday due to inferior boundary count.

15 Jul 2019 1:36 PM

With this feat, Kane Williamson became the second skipper to win the player of the tournament in the history of World Cup. New Zealand's Martin Crowe had achieved the feat in 1992 World Cup. (Photo: AFP)

World Cup Final 2019: Kane Williamson declared player of the series

Williamson went on to score 578 runs in the tournament and he even registered centuries against South Africa and West Indies.

15 Jul 2019 11:48 AM

Williamson finished at the fourth position of the highest run-getter chart and amassed 578 runs in the tournament. (Photo: AP)

Kane Williamson becomes highest run-scoring captain in World Cup history

Williamson was one run short of the former Sri Lankan skipper Mahela Jayawardena's record.

14 Jul 2019 7:09 PM

The final is scheduled to be played at Lord's, the home of cricket, and Williamson said that it is already a special place but World Cup final adds more specialness to it. (Photo: AFP)

ICC World Cup 2019 Final: 'Anyone can beat anybody', says Kane Williamson

New Zealand will compete against England for the trophy at Lord's on July 14.

14 Jul 2019 9:47 AM

Kane could also equal former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly in becoming a skipper with the most number of centuries in a single World Cup. (Photo: File)

World Cup final: Kane Williamson 1 run away from being highest scoring captain

is tied with Mahela Jayawardene for the mantle of most scoring captain in a single world cup.

13 Jul 2019 5:03 PM

The Black Caps have been a team that is widely loved and respected and Smith has known no other way and wants the players to retain the legacy while competing hard. (Photo: AFP)

'Williamson is New Zealand's greatest, even Crowe would have agreed': Ian Smith

New Zealand defended a modest 239-run total against India in an exciting semi-final.

12 Jul 2019 8:11 PM

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