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If the quiz doesn't load, please click here. This includes twelve half-centuries with the highest score of 89 runs against Delhi Daredevils (now known as Delhi Capitals) in IPL 2017. Williamson led New Zealand to the World Cup final in 2019 where they lost in heartbreaking fashion against England at Lord's but he was praised universally for the way his team fought in the tournament and how he conducted himself despite the controversial defeat against the hosts in the summit clash. He has 13 centuries under his belt (fourth-highest). Notably, he is the fifth-highest scorer for New Zealand in ODI cricket. Kane Williamson was born on 8 August 1990 in Tauranga, New Zealand. Facebook. In 2015, he was seen surfing with Proteas player Dale Steyn, while playing for the Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2015. Which bowlers do you use to attack MS Dhoni in a tight chase? In ODIs, Williamson became the youngest centurion for the Black Caps after his hundred against Bangladesh in 2010. Please try after some time. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com). Williamson attended Tauranga Boys' College from 2004–2008, where he was head boy in his final year and was coached by Pacey Depina. A major part of his net worth is the Kane Williamson IPL salary, which he bags for representing the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). He played senior representative cricket at the age of 14 and first-class cricket at 16. Williamson made full-time captaincy debut for New Zealand in ICC T20 World Cup 2016. Williamson assumed the position of captain of New Zealand across all forms of cricket after the retirement of Brendon McCullum in 2016. He had led the SRH side in last two seasons of IPL, previous year the team managed to make it to the playoffs. Arguably the best batsman to have ever donned the New Zealand jersey, Kane Williamson celebrates his 30th birthday on Saturday (August 8, 2020). Williamson, who represents Sunrisers Hyderabad, scored 735 runs in the 2018 edition of the IPL. Happy birthday, Kane Williamson smooth with the bat, smooth with the bat guitar pic.twitter.com/cx1b7tTodt — ICC (@ICC) August 8, 2020 Kane Williamson is hailed as one of the best batsmen of the current generation along with his contemporaries … Federer, a 20-time tennis Grand Slam champion, turned 39 while Williamson, New Zealand’s cricket captain celebrated his 30th birthday on Saturday. So much to learn from this young legend.

Happy birthday to the smooth operator of International cricket #KaneWilliamson!

vs Borussia Dortmund - Match 198, Paris Saint-Germain beat Borussia Dortmund (2 - 0), International Clubs UEFA Champions League 19/20, Atletico Madrid beat Liverpool FC (3 - 2), Atalanta Bergamasca Calcio beat CF Valencia (4 - 3). Williamson has played 80 Tests, 151 ODIs and 60 T20Is for his team since making his debut in August 2010.

Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, who played with Williamson at Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League, wished the Kiwi batsman in his own inimitable style. Kane has a twin brother who was born minutes before him. Send your greetings to him now! There had been, however, a series of developments since then with the IPL governing council confirming a 53-day window for the event to be held in the UAE and the Indian government clearing the move of shifting the tournament overseas ‘‘in principle.’’ Most of the eight franchises have started to quarantine their Indian players as they are expected to start arriving here from August 20 onwards to start acclimatisation camps. The Kiwi batsman is widely regarded as one of the finest players of his generation and is touted as an ambassador for the game due to … KL Rahul overcomes self-doubt to pulverise Royal Challengers Bangalore. Asked about his take on playing the IPL this year, when the event had to be shifted out of India due to the severe outbreak of Coronavirus there, Williamson showed guarded optimism late last month. and Copyright © Latestly.com All Rights Reserved. The duo reportedly met when the Kiwi skipper had gone for his treatment in England and have been together since 2015. Written By Sreehari Menon. The New Zealand skipper was seen in great form against India in the Test and ODI series which took place in February 2020. Twitterati Showers Love and Wishes to the British Royal Couple. This year SRH side will be led by David Warner who helped the 'Orange Army' win IPL 2016 title. Kane Williamson was born on 8 August 1990 in Tauranga, New Zealand. Williamson had also led the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) team in Indian Premier League (IPL) season 11 and 12.