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‘A great cricketing brain’: Kane Williamson more than happy to help Shubman Gill in Gujarat Titans leadership role | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: With the IPL season poised to kick off on Friday, Kane Williamson, who has captained in 100 Tests, is prepared and eager to mentor Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill, who will be assuming a leadership role for the first time.The humble Williamson expressed his willingness to assist Gill in any capacity possible, praising the Indian cricketer as a "great thinker." Such commendation holds significant weight, especially coming from Williamson, a revered figure in international cricket."He (Gill) is a great player and like I said a great cricketing brain, and I would certainly encourage him to walk that path and take his decisions. No doubt what he will look to do the same," Williamson told PTI in an interview.At the age of 24, Gill was entrusted with the captaincy of the Titans...
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Rachin Ravindra becomes youngest recipient of Sir Richard Hadlee Medal | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a historic achievement, Rachin Ravindra, the standout performer of New Zealand's World Cup campaign in India, was awarded the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal, making him the youngest recipient of the honour in the country's cricket history.Ravindra, aged 24, had a remarkable season, establishing himself as a crucial player in New Zealand's red and white ball sides.Ravindra's outstanding performance in the ODI World Cup included scoring 578 runs at an impressive average of 64, featuring three centuries and two half-centuries, including an unbeaten 123 against England in the tournament opener.His contributions earned him the ICC's Emerging Player of the Year for 2023 and a lucrative $350,000 Indian Premier League (IPL) contract with the Chennai Super Kings.The Sir Richard Hadlee Me...
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Watch – ‘When I celebrated my double century…’: Yashasvi Jaiswal on being named ICC Player for February | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal won the ICC Men's Player of the Month title for February 2024, beating competition from Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka and seasoned New Zealand veteran Kane Williamson.Jaiswal has had one of the best starts to an international career of any player, and the figures indicate that he has the potential to be among the world's best Test openers.Jaiswal is now leading the ICC World Test Championship in runs scored, and two brilliant double hundreds in back-to-back Test matches in February have helped him along.In the five-Test series at home against England that was a part of the World Test Championship cycle, Jaiswal was at the top of his game. He hit a massive 219 in the first innings of the second Test in Vizag and then went on to record a double...
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2nd Test: Tom Latham leads New Zealand fightback against Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Opening batsman Tom Latham of New Zealand made a timely comeback to form, bringing the Black Caps back into the second Test match against Australia on Saturday. They overcame a 94-run deficit to lead by 40 at the end of play.One year after making his previous half-century against Sri Lanka at the same venue, Latham remained undefeated on 65 in New Zealand's second innings at Hagley Oval in Christchurch after being dropped by Alex Carey on 59.Latham and Kane Williamson put on a partnership of 105 for the second wicket after the early dismissal of Will Young for 1."We're in the positives," a relieved Williamson said, adding "there's still plenty of hard work to do but the wicket is good."There's a lot of time left in this game and from our perspective it's about getting as many...
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Sachin Tendulkar lauds Kane Williamson and Tim Southee | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As Kiwi stars Kane Williamson and Tim Southee attained the milestone of playing 100 Test matches, cricket veteran Sachin Tendulkar hailed them as the "torchbearers" of New Zealand cricket on Friday.Tendulkar said on his social media account X that it was "fitting' that both Williamson and Southee played their 100th Test match together after 16 years of playing in the 2008 U19 World Cup.The 50-year-old also sent his best wishes to the Kiwi cricketers for reaching the remarkable feat against Australia."Kane Williamson and Tim Southee have been the torchbearers of New Zealand cricket ever since they burst onto the scene at the 2008 U-19 World Cup. It is only fitting that they also play their 100th Test match together around 16 years later. All the very best to them for their lan...
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2nd Test: Hazlewood’s five-wicket haul propels Australia on eventful opening day against New Zealand | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Paceman Josh Hazlewood emerged as the star performer, claiming a five-wicket haul to put Australia in a commanding position against New Zealand at Hagley Oval in Christchurch after a wicket-laden opening day of the second Test.Australia ended the day at 124 for four, with Manus Labuschagne unbeaten on 45 alongside night-watchman Nathan Lyon on one, after Hazlewood's inspired pace attack skittled New Zealand for 162 in two sessions.SCORECARD: NZ vs AUS 2nd TestAustralia’s proceedings began with New Zealand debutant Ben Sears claiming his maiden Test wicket by dismissing Steve Smith early on. Usman Khawaja and Cameron Green provided some resistance with scores of 16 and 25 respectively, but Matt Henry's impressive bowling display saw him dismiss both the batters and Travis Head...
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Kane Williamson and Tim Southee celebrate landmark 100th Test caps against Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Kane Williamson, New Zealand's leading Test run-scorer, and Tim Southee, their second-highest wicket-taker in the format, both donned their 100th Test caps on Friday during the ICC World Test Championship series against Australia in Christchurch.The Black Caps are aiming for their first Test victory against their trans-Tasman rivals since 2011 and will be looking towards stalwarts Kane Williamson and Tim Southee to mark this momentous occasion with significant contributions on the field.Southee and Williamson join an elite group of just five other Black Caps players who have reached the prestigious milestone of 100 Test matches.Interestingly, the two veterans had previously been teammates at the ICC Men's U19 Cricket World Cup in 2008, where their team reached the semi-finals...
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Williamson reminisces ‘surreal’ feeling of being surrounded by Tendulkar, Dravid on debut in 2010

Kane Williamson of New Zealand bats during the first day of the first cricket test between New Zealand and South Africa at Bay Oval, Mt Maunganui, New Zealand, on February 04, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP Set to play his 100th Test match, star New Zealand batter Kane Williamson on Wednesday recollected the "surreal" feeling he had when he was surrounded by the legendary Indian cricketers, including the iconic Sachin Tendulkar, during his debut Test in Ahmedabad in 2010.The 33-year-old Williamson, who made 131 in New Zealand's first innings in the drawn Ahmedabad Test on debut, will be completing a century of Tests in the second match of the two-Test series against Australia beginning here on Friday."I remember walking out and looking around the field and seeing all my heroes. I used to lov...
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Kane Williamson declines New Zealand ‘forced’ Neil Wagner to retire | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Kane Williamson on Wednesday dismissed the claim made by former batsman Ross Taylor that suggested New Zealand's star pacer Neil Wagner was "forced to retire" before the commencement of the two-Test series against Australia at home.Wagner, in an emotional announcement, declared his international retirement on the eve of the first Test in Wellington.This decision came after selectors informed him that he would not be considered for the playing XI at any point during the Test series.Despite the retirement announcement, the 37-year-old Wagner participated as a substitute fielder in the first Test, which New Zealand lost by 172 runs.He was also seen carrying drinks on several occasions during the match. Williamson's refutation contradicts the notion that Wagner's retirement was a...
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‘I do not think anybody is forced to retire’: Kane Williamson clarifies after Ross Taylor questions Neil Wagner’s retirement – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former New Zealand cricketer Ross Taylor has stirred speculation regarding the retirement of pace bowler Neil Wagner, suggesting it was a "forced" decision. Wagner's retirement announcement came ahead of the first Test against Australia, citing discussions with coach Gary Stead about his omission from the squad for the upcoming series.Taylor's remarks came in response to Wagner's retirement, suggesting it may not have been entirely voluntary."I think it all makes sense a little bit now. There is no sugarcoating it: I think it is a forced retirement," Taylor remarked during ESPN's 'Around the Wicket' podcast.Wagner's absence in the squad for the series against Australia raised eyebrows, particularly given his previous contributions against the Australians. Taylor expressed sur...
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IND vs ENG 5th Test: R Ashwin determined to keep himself at the cutting edge of his craft | Cricket News – Times of India

DHARAMSHALA: The greats of the game don’t just have the smarts. They also come inbuilt with a combative edge that fuels a tireless quest for perfection.As Ravichandran Ashwin gets ready to play his 100th Test, it’s worth recalling the scrawny 20-something who first impressed his childhood coach, not just with off-spin bowling but a rare intelligence and fierce competitiveness.What first piqued the curiosity of Sunil Subramaniam, the former Tamil Nadu and Assam left-arm spinner who has over the years been Ashwin’s mentor, was an infuriating tactical nous which belied Ashwin’s age.“He would p*** the coaches off,” Subramaniam told TOI. “I saw him at this age-group camp around 2007 and I was immediately impressed, not because he was the most skilled off-spinner around but because of his pow...
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‘Have loved bowling to…’: Ashwin on his most enjoyable on-field battles | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: R Ashwin, ever eager for challenges, reflected on the intense on-field contests he has relished in both international and domestic cricket, just two days shy of his 100th Test milestone.As the fifth and final Test against England looms, Joe Root, the mainstay of the visitors' batting lineup, praised Ashwin. In response, the 37-year-old off-spinner reciprocated the compliment, acknowledging that Steve Smith and Kane Williamson have also been formidable opponents who brought out the best in him."I have loved bowling to Steve Smith, Williamson and Joe Root. They are some of the finest batters going around the world now," said Ashwin."When I played first-class, I had the privilege of bowling to some of the gun batters of spin - I have bowled to S Badrinath at the Tamil Nadu nets ...
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Yashasvi Jaiswal amongst nominees for ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for February | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India's in-form opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has earned his first nomination for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for February 2024. His outstanding performances in Tests against England played a crucial role in India's comeback after trailing 1-0 following the loss in the Hyderabad Test.Jaiswal's remarkable form was pivotal as India overturned the deficit, making this nomination well-deserved.He shares the nomination with New Zealand's Kane Williamson and Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka.He displayed an exceptional performance by hitting consecutive double centuries in Visakhapatnam and Rajkot during the month, with the latter equaling the record for the most sixes in a Test innings, achieving an impressive 12.Continuing his prolific run, Jaiswal added more runs in the fourth T...
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New Zealand vs Australia 1st Test: NZ struggle in pursuit of 369-run target | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: New Zealand found themselves facing an uphill battle as they chased a challenging victory target set by Australia on the third day of the first Test at Wellington's Basin Reserve on Saturday. At the close of play, New Zealand stood at 111 for three, still 258 runs adrift of their target of 369.SCORECARD: NZ vs AUS 1st TestSpinner Glenn Phillips starred for New Zealand, claiming an impressive five-wicket haul (5-45), marking his first such achievement in first-class cricket.His remarkable bowling performance helped New Zealand restrict Australia to 164 in their second innings, as the visitors lost their last six wickets for just 37 runs.Despite their strong bowling effort, New Zealand encountered difficulties in their own batting innings. Openers Tom Latham and Will Young depa...
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Watch: New Zealand captain Kane Williamson run out for duck after mid-pitch collision | Cricket News – Times of India

New Zealand veteran Kane Williamson was run out for a duck in the most bizarre fashion on day two of the first Test against Australia in Wellington.Trying to get off the mark with a tight single after a gentle push towards mid-off, a mid-pitch collission with teammate Will Young saw Williamson stranded as Marnus Labuschagne hit the stumps direct at the non-striker's hand to send him back.Williamson then bumped into bowler Mitchell Starc while trying to recover from the collission, but his chances of recovering ground had ended by then. “Calamity out there in the middle,” former Australia all-rounder Brendon Julian, who was doing commentary, said, while Craig McMillan added: “I can’t believe what I’ve just seen here. That is just a disaster for New Zealand.”It reduced the Kiwis to 12 for...
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Watch: Kane Williamson’s bizarre run out after mid-pitch collision

New Zealand’s Kane Williamson has got himself runout bizarrely during the first Test against Australia at the Basin Reserve in Wellington on Friday. The score was 12-1 when the Kiwi talisman walked into the middle and the mishap happened a couple of balls later as he walked back without troubling the scorers. The New Zealand number three pushed a ball straight to mid-off Marnus Labuschange and tried to snatch a single. Non-striker Will Young who was running from the same side of the pitch collided with Williamson, who was ball-watching. The pressure is on New Zealand after Kane Williamson was run out – the first time in a Test Match since 2012 @BLACKCAPS v Australia: 1st Test | LIVE on DUKE and TVNZ+ pic.twitter.com/S9itasfaDg — TVNZ+ (@TVNZ) March 1, 2024 The bowler Mitchell Starc af...
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Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Dhruv Jurel achieve career-best Test rankings | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: A trio of young Indian cricketers have achieved new career-best ratings after their impressive performances with the bat in the fourth Test against England. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Dhruv Jurel all scored half-centuries in the series-winning match, leading to their rise in the updated ICC Men's Player Rankings for Test batters.While Kane Williamson of New Zealand remains the top-ranked batter in the world, Joe Root of England has climbed to third place after his 31st Test century in Ranchi. Jaiswal, Gill, and Jurel have also seen a significant improvement in their rankings, with Jaiswal moving up three places to 12th, Gill climbing four spots to 31st, and Jurel rising by 31 places to 69th.Zak Crawley, the opener for England, has also achieved a career-best rating, ...
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NZ vs SA | Williamson shines as New Zealand grind out first Test series win over Proteas

New Zealand’s New Zealand’s Will Young, right, plays a shot in front of South Africa’s Clyde Fortuin on the fourth day of their Test in Hamilton, New Zealand. | Photo Credit: AP Kane Williamson hit an unbeaten century as New Zealand patiently chased down a victory target of 267 to beat South Africa by seven wickets on the fourth day of the second Test on Friday and clinch a first ever series win over the Proteas.South Africa, severely depleted with most of their top players back home playing the SA20 tournament, battled hard to even up the series at but were unable to make sufficient inroads into the home batting order.Williamson's 133, his 32nd Test century, mostly came in a partnership of 152 with Will Young (60 not out) that got the Black Caps over the line in what was a record four...
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New Zealand register maiden Test series win against South Africa | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Kane Williamson's century on Friday at Seddon Park in Hamilton helped New Zealand win a Test series against South Africa for the first time. The team triumphed by seven wickets in the second Test.In the fourth innings of a close Test in Hamilton, Williamson's unbeaten 133 was the driving force behind their 269-3 victory, completing a 2-0 series victory against the undermanned tourists.The Black Caps had not beaten the Proteas in 17 previous Test series dating back to 1931, having lost 13 and drawn four.As New Zealand completed their target of 267 late on day four, Williamson, 33, was systematic during a 260-ball stay, putting on an uninterrupted stand of 152 with Will Young, who hit 60 not out.Williamson has now scored seven centuries in seven Test matches, including two tons...
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NZ v SA: Williamson becomes fastest batter to hit 32 Test hundreds, equals record for most fourth-innings centuries

New Zealand batter Kane Williamson on Friday became the quickest batter to reach 32 Test hundreds during the second Test against South Africa in Hamilton. Walking in at three in New Zealand’s 267-run chase, Williamson anchored the chase with a measured knock, reaching his century off 203 deliveries with 11 fours and two sixes. The world’s number one Test batter has now amassed seven hundreds in his last seven Tests. In the first Test of the series in Mount Maunganui, the 33-year-old Williamson had struck centuries in both innings (118 and 109) as the Kiwis recorded a 281-run win over an inexperienced Proteas lineup. Kane Williamson has reached his 32nd Test Century! With 172 innings, that is the fewest innings to reach 32 test 100's in test history, beating Steve Smith. 🔥🏏@BLACKCAPS v ...