Biography of Kane Williamson
Kane Williamson (Kane Stuart Williamson) is one of the best cricket players in the history of New Zealand. Williamson is famous for his extraordinarily talented strategy in cricket. Kane was multi-talented, a leading batsman, and a captain in the Black Caps. He is not only an off-spin bowler but also a fielder.
There are only six players in the game’s history to score 10 test centuries before the age of 25; he is also one of them. He has reached the limit of both 4000 test runs and 3000 ODI runs, because of his breakneck speed.
Early Life – Education and Birth Place
The honor and outstanding player of New Zealand, Williamson, was born on 8 August 1990 in Tauranga (City in the North Island), New Zealand. He is very passionate about playing cricket, which comes from his parents because his parents were also players. Kane started his education by getting admission to “Pillans Point Primary School”. Luckily, the school Steady the Ship got admitted to the only school in that area that offered a cricket program and contained nine internal teams. After that, he joined “Otumoetai Intermediate”. to continue his education. At last, he graduated from “Tauranga Boys’ College”.
Struggle and Career
When Kane was young, by seeing his passion for cricket, many other players told him that one day this boy would add respect to his New Zealand by playing cricket. Time proved that their prediction about Kane was 100% true. In 2007, he became the captain of the under-19 team, and his team successfully reached the top position under the guidance of Kane.
Later, in 2010, he started playing internationally at his first One-Day International (ODI) with Sir Lanka, but he couldn’t perform well in this match. But he didn’t lose hope and started to practice in a more arduous way for his next game, and in October 2010, he was playing against Bangladesh. He scored his first century in ODIs, which secured his position in the test. A month later, he scored his test century against India.
After the success of this match, his confidence boosted a lot, and he played essential innings for New Zealand in 2012, scoring one hundred thirty-five runs against Sri Lanka and 102 runs against South Africa. 2014 proved an excellent year for him because scoring two centuries in a Test series against West Indies and setting a record partnership of 365 runs with BJ Watling against Sri Lanka. He produced his name in ODIs in the same year because he secured 5 consecutive 50s against India.
In 2016, Williamson also set many records in test cricket and became the youngest batsman to secure a century against every test-playing nation.
He joined ‘Sunrisers Hyderabad‘ in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2015 and became their captain in 2018. In county cricket, he played for ‘Gloucestershire’ in 2011, joined ‘Yorkshire’ in 2013, and returned in 2014 to win the County Championship.
Achievements
Williamson’s achievements stats are available in the table below.
| Format / Mat | Runs |
| Tests / 96 | 8263 |
| ODIs / 165 | 6810 |
| T20Is / 89 | 2547 |
| FC / 164 | 13074 |
Relationship – Love Life, Marriage, or Girlfriend
Kane’s wife is Sarah Raheem. Kane met with Sarah while Sarah worked in a New Zealand hospital. According to rumors, they started dating each other in 2015, but at the beginning, they wanted to keep their relationship private from the public eye. Kane and Sarah have been dating for almost eight years. For the first time, their relationship was revealed in public when they were at Tauranga Beach in New Zealand. Sarah also regularly attended cricket matches to meet with Kane. Williamson and Sarah are not married yet, and their wedding event has not been captured in a picture, but they are the parents of two children.
In December 2020, Maggie, their daughter, was born to Sarah; after that, they welcomed their second child in May 2022. Kane posted pictures of the newborn baby on their Instagram story, and people came to know about their new baby. All members of the Kane family love each other; this is a strong family.
Figure – Physical Measurements
As we know, Kane is a cricket player, so it is usual for him to be physically fit. Steady the ship looks attractive when playing cricket or doing an ad. Williamson is tall enough and has a height of 5 feet 7 inches (170 centimeters). That is why most of his fans love his body posture. He is doing regular exercises to keep himself fit and attractive. More details are shown in the table below.
| Breast | 38 inches / 97 centimeters |
| Weight | 146 pounds / 66 kilograms |
| Waist | 29 inches / 76 centimeters |
| Hips size | Unknown |
| Biceps | 12 inches / 33 centimeters |
| Dress size | Unknown |
| Shoe size | Unknown |
Kane Williamson Family Background
The complete family of Kame themselves is a celebrity. His father was a sales representative and played under-17 and club cricket, while his mother, Sandra Williamson, was also extraordinarily talented and an ambassador of basketball.
The one fantastic fact about Williamson is that he has a twin brother, Logan Williamson, who is just one minute younger than Kane. He has three sisters, Anna, Kylie, and Sophie, and all these sisters are volleyball players.
Anna and Sophie were members of the New Zealand Age group team. As for his first cousin, Dane Cleaver, he has represented New Zealand in international cricket.
Age of Kane Williamson
Kane gained many followers at a very young age because of his passion for his work and his effortless struggle. Kane’s age is 33 years old as of 2024.
Net Worth
There is no doubt about Williamson’s struggle to make himself the world’s number one batsman. Kane’s earning sources included his salary (which was given to him as a cricketer) and prize money (which he gains from international tournaments).
There are many other sources of Williamson’s earnings; he promoted many brands, such as MRF, Adidas, and Red Bull; these brands can give him a passive amount of earnings, which is about several million dollars, that can add a significant chunk of money in Williamson’s net worth.
Since 2015, Williamson has also earned from IPL (Indian Premier League) and joined Sunrisers Hyderabad (a team based in Hyderabad). His salary is approximately one million per year. Kane is also the owner of different properties.
In New Zealand, some other sources confirmed Williamson has invested in a restaurant and a hotel performing a great job. Williamson is not the most successful cricketer, but also a business person. All sources, our research, and many internet sources claim that his net worth is about 20 million dollars.
Wiki Info
Here is some Wiki info about Kane given below:
| Real Name | Kane Stuart Williamson |
| Nickname | Steady the Ship |
| Date of Birth | 8 August 1990 |
| Place of Birth | Tauranga, New Zealand |
| Age | 33 years |
| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Religion | Christian |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Education | Tauranga Boys College |
| Parents | Father – Brett Williamson Mother – Sandra Williamson |
| Siblings | Brother – Logan Williamson Sister – Anna Williamson, Sophie Williamson, Kylie Williamson |
| Height | 5 feet 7 inches (170 centimeters) |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm off-break |
| Eyes Color | Light Blue |
| Hair Color | Light Brown |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife Name | Sarah Raheem |
| Children | Two children |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Profession | Cricket Player |
| Hobby | Unknown |
Social Media Accounts
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Who is Kane Williamson’s best friend?
Shining Star of New Zealand, Kane, revealed the secret of his friendship and said that Virat Kohli is his best friend and they have known each other for an extended period.
What is Kane Williamson’s nickname?
"Steady the Ship" was the nickname of Kane, which was given to him by his loving fans.
Has Kane Williamson won a World Cup?
Unfortunately, he hasn't gained a World Cup till now, although they have competed hard and reached the finals of the previous tournament (in 2023). He and his relative players are determined to get the World Cup in the upcoming tournaments.
Is Kane Williamson a twin brother?
He has a twin brother, Logan Williamson, who is only one minute younger than him.
How many centuries has Kane Williamson had?
According to March 2023, he is one of the most scored players in New Zealand history; because of continuous practice and his struggle, he scored 43 centuries - 30 in test matches and 13 in One-Day Internationals (ODIs).
