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Kane Williamson Biography: Childhood, Career and Net Worth

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  • Since making his first-class cricket debut in 2007, Kane Williamson has gone on to achieve great success playing the great game
  • For his outstanding performance over the years, the 34-year-old has also claimed several individual awards
  • He was the captain as New Zealand claimed their first-ever ICC World Test Championship in June 2021

Kane Williamson biography has the full story of one of the most gifted cricket players the world has ever seen. Since making his first-class cricket debut in 2007, Williamson has gone on to achieve great success playing the great game. He has won several titles, including the 2021 ICC World Test Championship and the 2019 Cricket World Cup while representing the New Zealand national team.

For his outstanding performance over the years, the 34-year-old has also claimed several individual awards. He was previously nominated for the Sir Garfield Sobers Award which is given to the ICC Male Cricketer of the Decade.

Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson. Photo/ India Today.

Kane Williamson Biography

Full name Kane Stuart Williamson
Source of wealth Cricket, self made
Age 34
Birth Place Tauranga, New Zealand
Height 1.72m
Nationality New Zealand
Date of Birth August 8, 1990
Occupation Cricket player
Marital status Married

Earnings History

This part of Kane Williamson biography takes a look at his earnings. According to the website Sports Tiger, Williamson earns $300,000 per year for representing the New Zealand national team. He also earns significant cash for playing in various leagues around the world.

In 2022, he earned ₹14 CR playing for the Sunrisers Hyderabad. For the 2023 and 2024 seasons, he reportedly earned ₹2 CR each year with the Gujarat Titans.

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Personal Life

Kane Williamson comes from a family with history in sports. His father Brett played cricket as a youth but never became professional. On the other hand, his mother Sandra was a representative basketball player. His first cousin Dane Cleaver is a renowned cricket player who has represented the New Zealand cricket team.

Williamson has a twin brother named Logan. He also has three sisters who previously played volleyball. Moving on to his love life, the 34-year-old is a married man with three children.

Career

Kane Williamson played for the New Zealand cricket team at youth level before becoming a member of the seniors. He made his full international debut in 2010 and has since played for New Zealand in various tournaments such as the Cricket World Cup (2011, 2015, 2019 and 2023), and the ICC World Twenty20 (2012, 2014, 2016, 2021 and 2022).

Williamson was captain of New Zealand during the 2019 Cricket World Cup and led them to the finals of the tournament. He was also the captain as New Zealand claimed their first-ever ICC World Test Championship in June 2021.

Williamson’s journey in the IPL started in 2015 when the Sunrisers Hyderabad bought him for ₹60 lakhs in the auction. He replaced David Warner as captain during the 2018 season after the Australian was handed a one-year ban. Interestingly, he led the Sunrisers Hyderabad to their second IPL final and was the highest run scorer of the season. He managed 735 runs from 17 matches.

Kane Williamson biography

Kane Williamson biography. Photo/ NewsBytes.

Prior to joining the Indian Premier League, Williamson played in the 2011 English county cricket for Yorkshire. He also has a history with the Northern Districts, whom he joined in 2007 at the age of 17.

Luxury Collection

Kane Williamson is one of the richest cricket players in the world. The 34-year-old’s net worth is estimated to be $10 million, according to various sources on the web.

Williamson owns a beautiful house in Tauranga, New Zealand. He is also a fan of big machines and drives a Mercedes SUV which he posts on his official Instagram account. He also owns a Nissan Pathfinder, Chrysler Grand Voyage, Holden Colorado and Holden Acadia LTZ-V.

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FAQs

How old is Kane Williamson?

Kane Williamson is 34 years old at the time of this writing.

Where is Kane Williamson’s house?

Kane Williamson lives in a luxurious house in Mount Maunganui, a suburb of Tauranga, New Zealand.

How much does Kane Williamson make?

The New Zealand cricket board pays Williamson $300,000 every year for representing the New Zealand national team.

Did Kane Williamson play IPL 2024? 

Williamson played just two matches in the 2024 season.

What is the net worth of Kane Williamson?

Williamson’s fortune is estimated to be $10 million.

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