Kane Williamson
New Zealand cricket captain and batsman

Born
August 8th, 1990
34 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
New Zealand
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This individual served as the captain of the New Zealand national cricket team and is well-regarded for his batting skills. He made his One Day International (ODI) debut in 2010 and his Test debut in 2011. Under this captaincy, New Zealand reached the finals of the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2019, securing the runner-up position. This player has also played pivotal roles in various international series, leading the team to significant victories in Test and ODI formats. In domestic cricket, he has represented Central Districts and has played in various T20 leagues around the world.
Captained New Zealand to the 2019 ICC World Cup finals
Became the fastest New Zealander to score 6,000 runs in ODI
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