US Edition'The Time Is Right': Williamson Stands Down as Black Caps Captain
- Kane Williamson, former New Zealand captain, again rejected a central contract and is expected to sign a casual contract in 2025.
- Williamson declined a central contract last year to remain free for Twenty20 and other leagues, and his future contract status is still in progress.
- He appeared in nine of New Zealand's 13 Test matches during 2024, amassing more than 1,000 runs, but is expected to miss the upcoming two-Test series in Zimbabwe due to his county cricket obligations.
- New Zealand Cricket released a list of 20 contracted players excluding Williamson and others who are currently playing in overseas T20 leagues, while CEO Scott Weenink praised new talents Mitch, Muhammad, Adi, and Zak.
- Williamson's casual contract approach allows flexibility for international and franchise cricket while the team nurtures emerging players eager to advance the Black Caps.
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Kane Williamson again turns down a central contract with New Zealand Cricket
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Kane Williamson again turns down a central contract with New Zealand Cricket - OrissaPOST
Wellington: Ex-captain Kane Williamson has again rejected a central contract with New Zealand Cricket and likely will miss the Black Caps’ two-test tour to Zimbabwe next month. Williamson also decided not to accept a central contract last year, to leave himself free to play in Twenty20 and other leagues around the world. He instead signed a casual contract last year and still played in nine of New Zealand’s 13 tests in 2024, scoring more than 1,…
Kane Williamson again turns down a central contract with New Zealand Cricket - The Morning Sun
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Ex-captain Kane Williamson has again rejected a central contract with New Zealand Cricket and likely will miss the Black Caps two test tour to Zimbabwe next month. Williamson also decided not to accept a central contract last year, to leave himself free to play in Twenty20 and other leagues around the world. He instead signed a casual contract last year and still played in nine of New Zealand’s 13 tests in 2024, sc…
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