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RNZ News
09-07-2025
- Sport
- RNZ News
Cricket: Black Caps coach adamant Kane Williamson still wants to play for NZ
Leading New Zealand test run-scorer Kane Williamson. Photo: PHOTOSPORT By Reuters The 34-year-old Williamson turned down a central contract with New Zealand Cricket for this season, enabling him to pick and choose his availability and take up lucrative contracts in franchise cricket. So instead of playing two tests in Bulawayo in late July and August, Williamson will be captaining London Spirit in The Hundred in England. "Myself and Kane have had a nice conversation, a long conversation," South African Walter told the New Zealand Herald . "It was really great to catch up with him and discuss cricket. It was great to get his lens on New Zealand cricket and the Black Caps. He's been so influential in their success over the years. "But then also to discuss what the future might look like. I've said it repeatedly, he's still very committed to the Black Caps, and wants to play international cricket. I don't think it'll be too long until we see that." Black Caps coach Rob Walter. Photo: Andrew Cornaga/ After Zimbabwe, New Zealand play a Twenty20 series against Australia and two limited overs series against England in October before hosting West Indies in all formats at the end of the year. Williamson stood down as New Zealand's white-ball captain after the Black Caps exited the T20 World Cup last June but played in the Champions Trophy this year. Exactly what his involvement would be in the short-format game going forward would be a decision for Williamson and he would be welcomed with open arms, Walter said. "Quality players stay quality players, and they just work at finding a method to be successful in all formats," he added. "He's a generational talent, I've got no doubt he'd find a way. He's probably jostling with what that actually looks like for him personally. But as I said, quality players find a way." - Reuters
The National
07-07-2025
- Sport
- The National
Phil Salt and Andre Russell among star-studded line-up for DP World ILT20 Season 4
Some of the biggest names in franchise cricket will be on show during the fourth season of the DP World International League T20, with a number of top England stars set to play in the UAE at the end of the year. Tournament officials on Monday announced the list of players retained and signed early by the six teams. Among the top names are 2022 T20 World Cup winners Alex Hales, Phil Salt, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran and Chris Woakes. All-rounder Curran was the player of the tournament last season with the Desert Vipers. A number of other top players will be in action. Caribbean T20 superstars Andre Russell, Sunil Narine and Rovman Powell are set to compete in the tournament that begins on December 2. The six-team, 34-match tournament concludes on January 4. Zimbabwe's globetrotting all-rounder Sikandar Raza, Australia's big-hitting batter Tim David while New Zealand pace duo Lockie Ferguson and Tim Southee will also be available. With the initial retentions and selections completed, teams will now move on to the next phase of squad composition. For the first time in the tournament's short history, teams will finalise their squads through a player auction. Date and details of the auction will be announced soon. DP World ILT20 Season 4 teams Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: Alishan Sharafu (UAE), Andre Russell, Charith Asalanka, Phil Salt, Sunil Narine, Alex Hales, Liam Livingstone, Sherfane Rutherford Desert Vipers: Dan Lawrence, David Payne, Khuzaima Bin Tanveer (UAE), Lockie Ferguson, Max Holden, Sam Curran, Wanindu Hasaranga, Andries Gous Dubai Capitals: Dasun Shanaka, Dushmantha Chameera, Gulbadin Naib, Rovmann Powell, Shai Hope, Luke Wood, Waqar Salamkheil, Muhammad Jawadullah (UAE) Gulf Giants: Aayan Afzal Khan (UAE), Blessing Muzarabani, Gerhard Erasmus, James Vince, Mark Adair, Azmatullah Omarzai, Moeen Ali, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
BBC News
19-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Archer & Anderson overlooked in BBL draft
Pakistan left-arm Shaheen Afridi was the top pick in the Big Bash League's 2025-26 overseas player draft but James Anderson and Jofra Archer were both overlooked for aged 43 and England's leading wicket-taker, entered the draft in another attempt to play franchise cricket for the first time, having retired from internationals last has taken 10 wickets in four T20 Blast matches for Lancashire, his first T20s since 2014, in recent weeks but an omission from the tournament in Australia follows him missing out on deals at the Indian Premier League and The meanwhile, entered the draft despite hopes he could feature in the Ashes this winter which will played at the same time as much of the teams instead picked players with guaranteed availability with Brisbane Heat signing Shaheen and Melbourne Renegades picking up Pakistan wicketkeeper Mohammad all-rounder Sam Curran was signed by Sydney Sixers to play in the league for the first time while Melbourne Renegades had already retained his brother, left-arm quick Luke Wood was signed by Adelaide Strikers, Hobart Hurricanes picked up leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed and Perth Scorchers picked Surrey batter Laurie Evans where he won the title in Joe Clarke and England internationals Sam Billings and Chris Jordan will return to Melbourne Renegades, Sydney Thunder and the Hurricanes Sixers also resigned uncapped English leg-spinner Jafer Chohan, adding to their eye-catching pre-draft signing of Pakistan batter Babar internationals Jacob Bethell, Ollie Pope, Zak Crawley, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Alex Hales and Reece Topley were among those who were not draft picks in fullAdelaide Strikers: Luke Wood (England), Jamie Overton* (England), Hasan Ali (Pakistan)Brisbane Heat: Shaheen Shah Afridi (Pakistan), Colin Munro* (New Zealand), Tom Alsop (England)Hobart Hurricanes: Chris Jordan* (England), Rishad Hossain (Bangladesh), Rehan Ahmed (England)Melbourne Renegades: Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan), Hassan Khan (Pakistan), Tim Seifert* (New Zealand)Melbourne Stars: Haris Rauf (Pakistan), Tom Curran* (England), Joe Clarke (England)Perth Scorchers: Finn Allen* (New Zealand), Laurie Evans (England), David Payne (England)Sydney Sixers: Sam Curran (England), Babar Azam* (Pakistan), Jafer Chohan (England)Sydney Thunder: Lockie Ferguson (New Zealand), Shadab Khan (Pakistan), Sam Billings* (England)*indicates player was pre-signed before draft
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Anderson enters Big Bash draft
James Anderson, England's all-time leading wicket-taker, has entered Thursday's Big Bash draft as he continues his quest to play franchise cricket for the first time. Anderson will be 43 when the tournament takes place at the back-end of the year and he will be the oldest overseas player to feature in the tournament and potentially second-oldest of any nationality. Advertisement He retired from Test cricket last summer but is continuing to play for Lancashire and has impressed with 10 wickets in four matches, at an average of 10.30 and economy of 6.86, in the T20 Blast. Anderson entered the Indian Premier League auction but went unsold. He was also not picked in The Hundred draft, but could yet sign as a replacement. Zak Crawley and Liam Livingstone have also entered the Big Bash draft, and join Jacob Bethell, Ollie Pope, Jofra Archer and Sam Curran among more than 50 English players on the list. New Zealand's Kane Williamson has also put himself forward but a clash with the SA20 limits his availability to just three matches. Advertisement Recent England debutant Em Arlott has entered the women's draft, alongside South African Mignon du Preez, who gave birth to twins earlier this year. The draft takes place from approximately 07:00 BST on Thursday.
BBC News
17-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Anderson enters Big Bash draft
James Anderson, England's all-time leading wicket-taker, has entered Thursday's Big Bash draft as he continues his quest to play franchise cricket for the first will be 43 when the tournament takes place at the back-end of the year and he will be the oldest overseas player to feature in the tournament and potentially second-oldest of any nationality. He retired from Test cricket last summer but is continuing to play for Lancashire and has impressed with 10 wickets in four matches, at an average of 10.30 and economy of 6.86, in the T20 Blast. Anderson entered the Indian Premier League auction but went unsold. He was also not picked in The Hundred draft, but could yet sign as a replacement. Zak Crawley and Liam Livingstone have also entered the Big Bash draft, and join Jacob Bethell, Ollie Pope, Jofra Archer and Sam Curran among more than 50 English players on the Zealand's Kane Williamson has also put himself forward but a clash with the SA20 limits his availability to just three matches. Recent England debutant Em Arlott has entered the women's draft, alongside South African Mignon du Preez, who gave birth to twins earlier this draft takes place from approximately 07:00 BST on Thursday.
