Kane Williamson signs with Middlesex, London Spirit for 2025 season
What's the story
New Zealand cricket star, Kane Williamson, has signed a deal to play for Middlesex and London Spirit in the 2025 season. The deal includes playing at least five County Championship games and 10 T20 Blast matches. Williamson will also captain London Spirit in The Hundred tournament. This will be a return to Lord's for the veteran who has previously played for Gloucestershire and Yorkshire.
Key player
Williamson's role in the upcoming season
Williamson, who is New Zealand's leading run-scorer, will be a key player for both Middlesex and London Spirit. He will be available across formats during the 2025 season. The 34-year-old cricketer has plenty of experience from his previous appearances in English county cricket and will be a great asset to the two teams.
Anticipation
Williamson expresses excitement about return to Lord's
Williamson expressed his excitement and said he is looking forward. Speaking to the club's website, he said "I've played a bit of county cricket in the past, but not for a number of years now, so when this opportunity arose with Middlesex it was a really exciting prospect. To be able to play for Middlesex - a fine club with a rich heritage - is really exciting and something that I'm really looking forward to being a part of."
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Williamson is looking forward to play at Lord's
"To play at Lord's, the Home of Cricket - which is one of my favourite grounds in the world for so many different reasons - is something I'm especially looking forward to also," the New Zealand star added.
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Coleman excited to have Willamson on board
Alan Coleman, the Club's Director of Cricket, commented: "We are hugely excited about Kane joining Middlesex this summer and are looking forward to him making a positive impact in both our Blast and Championship campaigns." "To have secured one of the most talented players in the world game is a real coup, and we can't wait to welcome him to Lord's and to seeing him heading out with the three Seaxes on his chest," he added.
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🖊️ | KANE WILLIAMSON SIGNS FOR MIDDLESEX
— Middlesex Cricket (@Middlesex_CCC) February 17, 2025
We are today thrilled to announce that New Zealand international, Kane Williamson, will represent the Club in the @VitalityBlast and the @CountyChamp this summer!
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