Kane Stuart Williamson, widely known as Kane Williamson, is a New Zealand international cricketer and former captain of the New Zealand national team, who recently reached a major milestone in his illustrious career.
On 27 February 2023, Williamson became New Zealand’s all-time leading run scorer in Test cricket.
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- Full name: Kane Stuart Williamson
- Stage Name: Kane Williamson
- Date of birth: August 8, 1990
- Age: 34 years old
- Place of birth: Tauranga, New Zealand
- Nationality: New Zealander
- Occupation: Cricketer
- Height: 1.73m
- Parents: Brett Williamson and Sandra Williamson
- Siblings: Logan Williamson, Anna Williamson, Kylie Williamson and Sophie Williamson
- Spouse: Sarah Raheem
- Children: 3
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $10 million
Early life and education
Kane Williamson was born on 8 August 1990 in Tauranga, New Zealand. He was raised by his parents, Brett Williamson and Sandra Williamson, and grew up with four siblings: Logan Williamson, Anna Williamson, Kylie Williamson and Sophie Williamson.
Williamson attended Tauranga Boys’ College. He is New Zealander and Catholic.
Career
Kane Williamson made his domestic debut for Northern Districts in 2007 as a 17-year-old and remained with the team throughout his New Zealand career. In 2014, he scored his first T20 century, hitting 101* in 49 overs against Cape Cobras in the Champions League Twenty20.
Williamson captained the New Zealand U-19 team at the 2008 World Cup, leading them to the semi-finals. He was named in the New Zealand Test squad in 2010 but did not play. Williamson made his ODI debut against India in 2010, initially struggling, before scoring his first ODI century against Bangladesh later that year.
Williamson made an impressive debut in a Test match against India in 2010, scoring 131 in the first innings. In 2014, he scored 161* against the West Indies, ending the series as the highest scorer with 413 runs. However, his bowling action was reported and cleared later that year.
Williamson had a standout year in 2015, scoring over 700 runs ahead of the Cricket World Cup, including centuries against Sri Lanka and Pakistan. He broke the record for most Test runs by a New Zealand player in a calendar year with 1,172 runs and ended 2015 with 2,692 runs – the highest total for a New Zealand player.
Awards and nominations
- Sir Richard Hadlee Medal
- ICC Test Team of the Decade (2011-2020)
- Nominated for ICC Cricketer of the Decade award
- ICC World Test Championship Winner
Social media
- Instagram Name: @kane_s_w
- Facebook name: Kane Williamson
- Twitter Username: @KaneWiliamson
Personal life
Williamson is married to his beloved wife, Sarah Raheem. The couple has three children, two daughters and a son, although their details are not publicly disclosed.
They live happily together, cherish every moment and support each other through the joys and challenges of family life.
Net worth
Kane Williamson, the famous New Zealand cricketer, has amassed an estimated net worth of $10 million, a testament to his remarkable success in the international cricket arena.
Williamson’s batting talent brought him widespread acclaim, and his consistent performance brought lucrative sponsorship deals and match fees throughout his illustrious career.
