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Williamson named NZ's Player of the Year

Kane Williamson was named New Zealand's Cricketer of the Year and awarded the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal at NZC's awards function

25-Feb-2016•ESPNcricinfo staff

Hesson wanted greener pitch at Basin Reserve

New Zealand's coach Mike Hesson has expressed his disappointment that the Basin Reserve pitch offered little seam movement for the fast men after the first session

16-Feb-2016•Brydon Coverdale in Wellington

Warner, Marsh ace Australia's 282 chase

Mitchell Marsh and John Hastings kept their heads after others before them had lost their own to wrestle Australia back into the Chappell-Hadlee series with a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in Wellington

06-Feb-2016•The Report by Daniel Brettig

'Kane did an outstanding job as captain' - McCullum

Brendon McCullum, who is returning from a back injury, is impressed with New Zealand's performances in his absence, and the leadership of stand-in captain Kane Williamson

30-Jan-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Auckland

Kane Williamson returns to Yorkshire

Kane Williamson will return to Yorkshire for a third time after agreeing a six-week stint in the middle of the English season

27-Jan-2016•ESPNcricinfo staff

Williamson lauds 'smart cricket' on asymmetrical Seddon Park

Twenty fours and four sixes were struck between them, but "smart cricket" was the cornerstone of the searing opening stand between himself and Martin Guptill, Kane Williamson said

17-Jan-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Guptill, Williamson smash Pakistan with record stand

Kane Williamson and Martin Guptill combined in a clinical display of poise and timing, to gun down Pakistan's 168 for 7 inside eighteen overs in Hamilton

17-Jan-2016•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Williamson hopes to build on McCullum's groundwork

Kane Williamson believes captaincy would not have a major impact on his batting, which he sees as a "different thing"

13-Jan-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Williamson lauds Guptill, Munro's 'world-class' hitting

Kane Williamson lauded the "world-class" hitting of Martin Guptill and Colin Munro, as the New Zealand record for fastest T20 fifty fell twice in the same innings, at Eden Park

10-Jan-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando at Eden Park

Gunathilaka, Dilshan keep series alive

Only the ever-consistent Kane Williamson crossed fifty for New Zealand, and despite a promising turn from Sri Lanka's rookie strike bowlers, the hosts mustered a competitive 276 for 8 in Nelson

30-Dec-2015•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Laying off short ball was key - Williamson

Omitting the pull and hook shots early in his innings was what Kane Williamson has said was the key to scoring the second-innings ton that saw his side to victory in the Hamilton Test

21-Dec-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Hamilton

'King' Williamson seals 2-0 series sweep

Kane Williamson struck 108 not out to lead New Zealand to victory by five wickets over Sri Lanka and seal the series 2-0

20-Dec-2015•The Report by Alagappan Muthu

Swing could be bigger factor than seam - Williamson

The grass on the Seddon Park surface promises plenty of seam movement, but it is swing through the air that may define the match, Kane Williamson has said

17-Dec-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Hamilton

'Immense' Taylor 200 forged out of adversity

Ross Taylor's monumental innings was described as "immense" by New Zealand's batting coach Craig McMillan and "one of the best innings I have seen" by his batting partner Kane Williamson

15-Nov-2015•Daniel Brettig at the WACA

Taylor's double-ton turns tables on Australia

Ross Taylor scored an unbeaten 235 and Kane Williamson made 166 as New Zealand dominated the third day against Australia at the WACA

15-Nov-2015•The Report by Brydon Coverdale

Australia admit to playing into Williamson's game

Mitchell Johnson said that Williamson's combination of superior technique and even temperament had surprised him

11-Nov-2015•Daniel Brettig at the WACA

Burns, Warner blast off after Williamson classic

Australia's openers David Warner and Joe Burns both coshed hundreds to stretch the home side's lead at the Gabba after a classical century by Kane Williamson

07-Nov-2015•The Report by Daniel Brettig

Williamson and new-ball duo NZ's best-ever - Hadlee

Sir Richard Hadlee believes New Zealand are entering this three-Test series against Australia with their finest-ever new-ball combination: Trent Boult and Tim Southee

04-Nov-2015•Brydon Coverdale in Brisbane

'This is how ODI cricket should be played' - Amla

If Hashim Amla had his way, all ODI cricket would be played in the same way as the recently completed series between South Africa and New Zealand. Because of the conditions

26-Aug-2015•Firdose Moonda

De Villiers pushes for better start with the ball

Despite their easy six-wicket win against New Zealand in the first T20, South Africa captain AB de Villiers said his side's bowling lacked bite in the first six overs

15-Aug-2015•Firdose Moonda

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