An inspirational skipper, a rookie already considered one of the best next-gen batsmen in the world, a team that always punches above its weight - Krish Sripadi analyses New Zealand's recent progress.

New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson will be out of action for between seven and 10 days to rest a minor shoulder injury.

Kane Williamson and BJ Watling put on a new Test record of 365 for the sixth wicket as New Zealand bounced back to put Sri Lanka under pressure on day four of the second and final Test in Wellington.

Kane Williamson made a patient unbeaten 80 to guide New Zealand into a 118-run lead over Sri Lanka on day three of the second and final Test in Wellington.

Kane Williamson has been named as the Cricket World Player Of The Week after helping New Zealand beat Pakistan in their One-Day International series in the United Arab Emirates.

Kane Williamson marshaled his troops towards a stellar 68-run victory in Abu Dhabi as New Zealand grabbed the ODI series 3-2.

Kane Williamson scored a century and Matt Henry delivered a steady final over as New Zealand beat Pakistan by seven runs to win the fourth One-Day International in Abu Dhabi and level the five-match series at 2-2.

New Zealand levelled their five-match One-Day International series against Pakistan by scoring a four-wicket win in the second match in Sharjah.

The International Cricket Council has revealed that off-spinners Sachithra Senanayake and Kane Williamson have been cleared to bowl again in international cricket.

New Zealand beat Pakistan by 17 runs in the second and final Twenty20 International in Dubai to ensure the two sides drew the series 1-1.

Kane Willliamson will captain New Zealand during their Twenty20 and One-Day International series against Pakistan as Brendon McCullum, Tim Southee and Trent Boult return home from the United Arab Emirates.

New Zealand will be unable to call upon fast bowler Adam Milne or experienced batsman Ross Taylor due to injury when they play South Africa in a three-match One-Day International series that begins next week.

New Zealand cricketer Kane Williamson, who was banned from bowling by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for suspected bowling action is now considering switching left-arm to overcome the ban.

Kane Williamson cracked a 48-ball century before Northern Districts Knights beat Cape Cobras by 33 runs on the Duckworth/Lewis method in Group A of the Champions League T20 2014.

New Zealand's Northern Districts beat Sri Lanka's Southern Express by seven wickets after the first game of the Champions League T20 2014 Qualifier was reduced to 10 overs per side due to rain.

New Zealand's Kane Williamson has been suspended from bowling in international cricket after independent analysis showed he uses an illegal bowling action for most of his deliveries.

Kane Williamson struck a career-best 161 not out as New Zealand extended their lead over the West Indies to 307 runs on a stop-start fourth day of the decisive third Test in Barbados.

New Zealand closed day three of fhe decisive third Test against the West Indies in Barbados with a lead of 99 runs after they enjoyed their best day of the match so far.

New Zealand's Kane Williamson has had his bowling action reported following the second Test against the West Indies in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad.

The runs did not come quickly for New Zealand on day one of the opening Test against the West Indies in Jamaica, but they made good use of winning the toss to close on 240 for two.