Cricket: Williamson absorbed in Lord's challenge

Part-time spinner Kane Williamson took two wickets, including that of Alastair Cook, just before stumps to put New Zealand firmly in charge of the series-deciding third Test against England at the end of the fourth day at Eden Park on Monday. Ian Bell was on ...

Wellington: Peter Fulton and Kane Williamson guided New Zealand through to 77 for one in their second innings at the close of play on the third day of the second Test at the Basin Reserve on Saturday though England were firmly in control of the match.

Matt Prior hit a century to ensure England saved the third Test, despite Kane Williamson taking two late wickets that almost snatched victory for the hosts.

Two crucial wickets to part-time spinner Kane Williamson put New Zealand firmly in charge of the final Test today as England, facing a world record target of 481, slumped to 90 for four at stumps. ...

Fulton, who shared in a 79-run opening partnership with Hamish Rutherford (37), was unbeaten on 124 with Kane Williamson on 83 at stumps.

Tim Southee and Kane Williamson starred in Northern Districts' win over Auckland, while Central Districts beat Wellington and Canterbury crushed Otago in the Ford Trophy matches

England fast bowler James Anderson celebrates after having New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson caught behind for his 302nd Test wicket during the third day of the first Test at Lord's yesterday. Photo: Reuters Tim Southee bowled New Zealand back ...

England's James Anderson celebrates after dismissing Kane Williamson of New Zealand on the third day of their first Test match at Lord's in London on Saturday. LONDON: Jonathan Trott and Joe Root shared a patient unbroken third-wicket partnership of ...

A few stern words from Black Caps batsman Kane Williamson jolted New Zealand back into life late on the third day of the first Test against England at Lord's. The talking-to at drinks from Williamson and captain Brendon McCullum kick started a rush ...