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Kane Williamson unlikely for Black Caps' Zimbabwe tour
Former Black Caps captain Kane Williamson is unlikely to tour Zimbabwe for a two-test series starting in July, after opting out of a central contract for a second year running. However, he says he will continue to be available for the national team without being obliged to play, adding that he is still passionate about playing for his country. Williamson has arrived in London for a stint with Middlesex in the County Championship and the T20 Blast, and with London Spirit in The Hundred. He will be play in at least 10 T20 matches and five County Championship matches, through to September. Black Caps coach Gary Stead has indicated he doesn't expect Williamson to be available for the Zimbabwe tests — in Bulawayo, starting on July 30 and August 7, following seven T20 matches in Harare. In interviews on his arrival at Middlesex, Williamson has indicated that spending time his family with will be his priority outside of his cricket commitments. His wife Sarah, who is English, and their three children are with him in England. ADVERTISEMENT "It worked well last year, and obviously I'm in close conversations with New Zealand cricket, and the relationship is strong, but the landscape's changing really fast." he told The Guardian. The situation of not being on a central contract was still evolving for both parties, he said. "Yeah, we're still learning how to do it," he says. "The landscape keeps changing with the different challenges that we're presented with as cricketers. It's a work in progress. But New Zealand Cricket have been great to work with on it, I've been fortunate with that." Williamson opted out of some Black Caps series in the past year, including the tours of Bangladesh and India. The 34-year-old said he had done reflective thinking following the retirement from test cricket of India star Virat Kohli. The pair, Joe Root and Steve Smith were once dubbed the "Fab Four'' by the late Martin Crowe in an ESPN Cricinfo article. "My first thought was 'oh gosh, there's an end point'," Williamson said. "Because before that, you're on the journey, there's a pursuit there. And it's not connected to those other three, but we've all been playing at the same time, and we've all competed against each other for a long time and we all know each other pretty well. So then you do start to reflect a little bit. "I know Virat pretty well, we've chatted a lot over the years, but you do realise that we're not just cricketers as well, we're human beings and your life situation changes." ADVERTISEMENT
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5 hours ago
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- The Advertiser
Sutherland stars in Blast season opener, holders beaten
Melbourne Renegades captain Will Sutherland got his T20 Blast campaign with the bat off to a thunderous start in Leeds, but a superb individual display by David Willey has inspired Northamptonshire to a 13-run victory over former club Yorkshire. The Steelbacks' captain Willey struck 54 and along with Justin Broad's 67 it helped the away side make 4-237 at Headingley on Friday. Both James Wharton and Sutherland smashed 58 for Yorkshire, but Willey's 3-42 made sure his new team fought back to limit the hosts to 9-224. Sutherland almost rescued the contest with six sixes and two fours in his 30-ball knock, which included four maximums in a destructive 12th over, before he was out trying to slog another boundary off fellow Australian Lloyd Pope, the legspinner who claimed 2-37 off his four overs. Elsewhere, Zak Crawley played his part in an explosive Kent batting display which was enough to ensure visiting Gloucestershire started the defence of their crown with a four-run loss. Crawley smashed four sixes in a rapid 37 from 17 balls while Daniel Bell-Drummond top-scored for the Spitfires with 60 in an imposing total of 3-208 in Canterbury. It proved too much for Gloucestershire but only just as late hitting by Ben Charlesworth (38) revived their hopes before 2-22 by Canberran Tom Rogers made sure the champions got their South Group campaign under way with a defeat after being restricted to 7-204. Somerset won a repeat of last year's semi-final with Surrey despite a fine innings of 92 by former England opener Jason Roy in a total of 9-146. Overseas pace duo Matt Henry and Riley Meredith claimed three-wicket hauls for the 2024 runners-up, who won by five wickets with 13 balls to spare after Will Smeed (35) led the way at the top of the order. Liam Dawson had Essex in a spin to help Hampshire record a thumping 106-run victory at Ageas Bowl. James Vince (62) was one of three Hawks batters to pass fifty and it helped his team post a mammoth 7-230. Michael Pepper struck 51 for Essex before falling to Dawson (4-26). Birmingham topped North Group last year but started this season with a seven-wicket loss to Nottinghamshire. Sam Hain's unbeaten 92 proved the bedrock of Bears' 5-226, but he was outclassed at Trent Bridge by Jack Haynes. Haynes blitzed 89 not out from 41 balls, with 11 fours and three sixes, to lead the Outlaws home in the final over. Derbyshire made 6-170, but were indebted to 70 down the order from Martin Andersson after 3-37 from Leicestershire's Logan van Been had them reeling on 5-51. A mature innings from Pakistan captain Shan Masood (45no) endured the Foxes chased their target five down with Pat Brown smashed for 47 off his 2.4 overs. With AAP. Melbourne Renegades captain Will Sutherland got his T20 Blast campaign with the bat off to a thunderous start in Leeds, but a superb individual display by David Willey has inspired Northamptonshire to a 13-run victory over former club Yorkshire. The Steelbacks' captain Willey struck 54 and along with Justin Broad's 67 it helped the away side make 4-237 at Headingley on Friday. Both James Wharton and Sutherland smashed 58 for Yorkshire, but Willey's 3-42 made sure his new team fought back to limit the hosts to 9-224. Sutherland almost rescued the contest with six sixes and two fours in his 30-ball knock, which included four maximums in a destructive 12th over, before he was out trying to slog another boundary off fellow Australian Lloyd Pope, the legspinner who claimed 2-37 off his four overs. Elsewhere, Zak Crawley played his part in an explosive Kent batting display which was enough to ensure visiting Gloucestershire started the defence of their crown with a four-run loss. Crawley smashed four sixes in a rapid 37 from 17 balls while Daniel Bell-Drummond top-scored for the Spitfires with 60 in an imposing total of 3-208 in Canterbury. It proved too much for Gloucestershire but only just as late hitting by Ben Charlesworth (38) revived their hopes before 2-22 by Canberran Tom Rogers made sure the champions got their South Group campaign under way with a defeat after being restricted to 7-204. Somerset won a repeat of last year's semi-final with Surrey despite a fine innings of 92 by former England opener Jason Roy in a total of 9-146. Overseas pace duo Matt Henry and Riley Meredith claimed three-wicket hauls for the 2024 runners-up, who won by five wickets with 13 balls to spare after Will Smeed (35) led the way at the top of the order. Liam Dawson had Essex in a spin to help Hampshire record a thumping 106-run victory at Ageas Bowl. James Vince (62) was one of three Hawks batters to pass fifty and it helped his team post a mammoth 7-230. Michael Pepper struck 51 for Essex before falling to Dawson (4-26). Birmingham topped North Group last year but started this season with a seven-wicket loss to Nottinghamshire. Sam Hain's unbeaten 92 proved the bedrock of Bears' 5-226, but he was outclassed at Trent Bridge by Jack Haynes. Haynes blitzed 89 not out from 41 balls, with 11 fours and three sixes, to lead the Outlaws home in the final over. Derbyshire made 6-170, but were indebted to 70 down the order from Martin Andersson after 3-37 from Leicestershire's Logan van Been had them reeling on 5-51. A mature innings from Pakistan captain Shan Masood (45no) endured the Foxes chased their target five down with Pat Brown smashed for 47 off his 2.4 overs. With AAP. Melbourne Renegades captain Will Sutherland got his T20 Blast campaign with the bat off to a thunderous start in Leeds, but a superb individual display by David Willey has inspired Northamptonshire to a 13-run victory over former club Yorkshire. The Steelbacks' captain Willey struck 54 and along with Justin Broad's 67 it helped the away side make 4-237 at Headingley on Friday. Both James Wharton and Sutherland smashed 58 for Yorkshire, but Willey's 3-42 made sure his new team fought back to limit the hosts to 9-224. Sutherland almost rescued the contest with six sixes and two fours in his 30-ball knock, which included four maximums in a destructive 12th over, before he was out trying to slog another boundary off fellow Australian Lloyd Pope, the legspinner who claimed 2-37 off his four overs. Elsewhere, Zak Crawley played his part in an explosive Kent batting display which was enough to ensure visiting Gloucestershire started the defence of their crown with a four-run loss. Crawley smashed four sixes in a rapid 37 from 17 balls while Daniel Bell-Drummond top-scored for the Spitfires with 60 in an imposing total of 3-208 in Canterbury. It proved too much for Gloucestershire but only just as late hitting by Ben Charlesworth (38) revived their hopes before 2-22 by Canberran Tom Rogers made sure the champions got their South Group campaign under way with a defeat after being restricted to 7-204. Somerset won a repeat of last year's semi-final with Surrey despite a fine innings of 92 by former England opener Jason Roy in a total of 9-146. Overseas pace duo Matt Henry and Riley Meredith claimed three-wicket hauls for the 2024 runners-up, who won by five wickets with 13 balls to spare after Will Smeed (35) led the way at the top of the order. Liam Dawson had Essex in a spin to help Hampshire record a thumping 106-run victory at Ageas Bowl. James Vince (62) was one of three Hawks batters to pass fifty and it helped his team post a mammoth 7-230. Michael Pepper struck 51 for Essex before falling to Dawson (4-26). Birmingham topped North Group last year but started this season with a seven-wicket loss to Nottinghamshire. Sam Hain's unbeaten 92 proved the bedrock of Bears' 5-226, but he was outclassed at Trent Bridge by Jack Haynes. Haynes blitzed 89 not out from 41 balls, with 11 fours and three sixes, to lead the Outlaws home in the final over. Derbyshire made 6-170, but were indebted to 70 down the order from Martin Andersson after 3-37 from Leicestershire's Logan van Been had them reeling on 5-51. A mature innings from Pakistan captain Shan Masood (45no) endured the Foxes chased their target five down with Pat Brown smashed for 47 off his 2.4 overs. With AAP.
West Australian
5 hours ago
- Sport
- West Australian
Sutherland stars in Blast season opener, holders beaten
Melbourne Renegades captain Will Sutherland got his T20 Blast campaign with the bat off to a thunderous start in Leeds, but a superb individual display by David Willey has inspired Northamptonshire to a 13-run victory over former club Yorkshire. The Steelbacks' captain Willey struck 54 and along with Justin Broad's 67 it helped the away side make 4-237 at Headingley on Friday. Both James Wharton and Sutherland smashed 58 for Yorkshire, but Willey's 3-42 made sure his new team fought back to limit the hosts to 9-224. Sutherland almost rescued the contest with six sixes and two fours in his 30-ball knock, which included four maximums in a destructive 12th over, before he was out trying to slog another boundary off fellow Australian Lloyd Pope, the legspinner who claimed 2-37 off his four overs. Somerset won a repeat of last year's semi-final with Surrey despite a fine innings of 92 by former England opener Jason Roy in a total of 9-146. Overseas pace duo Matt Henry and Riley Meredith claimed three-wicket hauls for the 2024 runners-up, who won by five wickets with 13 balls to spare after Will Smeed (35) led the way at the top of the order. Liam Dawson had Essex in a spin to help Hampshire record a thumping 106-run victory at Ageas Bowl. James Vince (62) was one of three Hawks batters to pass fifty and it helped his team post a mammoth 7-230. Michael Pepper struck 51 for Essex before falling to Dawson (4-26). Birmingham topped North Group last year but started this season with a seven-wicket loss to Nottinghamshire. Sam Hain's unbeaten 92 proved the bedrock of Bears' 5-226, but he was outclassed at Trent Bridge by Jack Haynes. Haynes blitzed 89 not out from 41 balls, with 11 fours and three sixes, to lead the Outlaws home in the final over. Derbyshire made 6-170, but were indebted to 70 down the order from Martin Andersson after 3-37 from Leicestershire's Logan van Been had them reeling on 5-51. A mature innings from Pakistan captain Shan Masood (45no) endured the Foxes chased their target five down with Pat Brown smashed for 47 off his 2.4 overs. With AAP.
Yahoo
5 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Sutherland stars in Blast season opener, holders beaten
Melbourne Renegades captain Will Sutherland got his T20 Blast campaign with the bat off to a thunderous start in Leeds, but a superb individual display by David Willey has inspired Northamptonshire to a 13-run victory over former club Yorkshire. The Steelbacks' captain Willey struck 54 and along with Justin Broad's 67 it helped the away side make 4-237 at Headingley on Friday. Both James Wharton and Sutherland smashed 58 for Yorkshire, but Willey's 3-42 made sure his new team fought back to limit the hosts to 9-224. Sutherland almost rescued the contest with six sixes and two fours in his 30-ball knock, which included four maximums in a destructive 12th over, before he was out trying to slog another boundary off fellow Australian Lloyd Pope, the legspinner who claimed 2-37 off his four overs. Elsewhere, Zak Crawley played his part in an explosive Kent batting display which was enough to ensure visiting Gloucestershire started the defence of their crown with a four-run loss. Crawley smashed four sixes in a rapid 37 from 17 balls while Daniel Bell-Drummond top-scored for the Spitfires with 60 in an imposing total of 3-208 in Canterbury. It proved too much for Gloucestershire but only just as late hitting by Ben Charlesworth (38) revived their hopes before 2-22 by Canberran Tom Rogers made sure the champions got their South Group campaign under way with a defeat after being restricted to 7-204. Just the 26 runs off five balls for Zak Crawley 😅 — Vitality Blast (@VitalityBlast) May 30, 2025 Somerset won a repeat of last year's semi-final with Surrey despite a fine innings of 92 by former England opener Jason Roy in a total of 9-146. Overseas pace duo Matt Henry and Riley Meredith claimed three-wicket hauls for the 2024 runners-up, who won by five wickets with 13 balls to spare after Will Smeed (35) led the way at the top of the order. Liam Dawson had Essex in a spin to help Hampshire record a thumping 106-run victory at Ageas Bowl. James Vince (62) was one of three Hawks batters to pass fifty and it helped his team post a mammoth 7-230. Michael Pepper struck 51 for Essex before falling to Dawson (4-26). Birmingham topped North Group last year but started this season with a seven-wicket loss to Nottinghamshire. Sam Hain's unbeaten 92 proved the bedrock of Bears' 5-226, but he was outclassed at Trent Bridge by Jack Haynes. Haynes blitzed 89 not out from 41 balls, with 11 fours and three sixes, to lead the Outlaws home in the final over. Derbyshire made 6-170, but were indebted to 70 down the order from Martin Andersson after 3-37 from Leicestershire's Logan van Been had them reeling on 5-51. A mature innings from Pakistan captain Shan Masood (45no) endured the Foxes chased their target five down with Pat Brown smashed for 47 off his 2.4 overs. With AAP.
Perth Now
5 hours ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Sutherland stars in Blast season opener, holders beaten
Melbourne Renegades captain Will Sutherland got his T20 Blast campaign with the bat off to a thunderous start in Leeds, but a superb individual display by David Willey has inspired Northamptonshire to a 13-run victory over former club Yorkshire. The Steelbacks' captain Willey struck 54 and along with Justin Broad's 67 it helped the away side make 4-237 at Headingley on Friday. Both James Wharton and Sutherland smashed 58 for Yorkshire, but Willey's 3-42 made sure his new team fought back to limit the hosts to 9-224. Sutherland almost rescued the contest with six sixes and two fours in his 30-ball knock, which included four maximums in a destructive 12th over, before he was out trying to slog another boundary off fellow Australian Lloyd Pope, the legspinner who claimed 2-37 off his four overs. Somerset won a repeat of last year's semi-final with Surrey despite a fine innings of 92 by former England opener Jason Roy in a total of 9-146. Overseas pace duo Matt Henry and Riley Meredith claimed three-wicket hauls for the 2024 runners-up, who won by five wickets with 13 balls to spare after Will Smeed (35) led the way at the top of the order. Liam Dawson had Essex in a spin to help Hampshire record a thumping 106-run victory at Ageas Bowl. James Vince (62) was one of three Hawks batters to pass fifty and it helped his team post a mammoth 7-230. Michael Pepper struck 51 for Essex before falling to Dawson (4-26). Birmingham topped North Group last year but started this season with a seven-wicket loss to Nottinghamshire. Sam Hain's unbeaten 92 proved the bedrock of Bears' 5-226, but he was outclassed at Trent Bridge by Jack Haynes. Haynes blitzed 89 not out from 41 balls, with 11 fours and three sixes, to lead the Outlaws home in the final over. Derbyshire made 6-170, but were indebted to 70 down the order from Martin Andersson after 3-37 from Leicestershire's Logan van Been had them reeling on 5-51. A mature innings from Pakistan captain Shan Masood (45no) endured the Foxes chased their target five down with Pat Brown smashed for 47 off his 2.4 overs. With AAP.
