Williamson, who debuted for Northern Districts some 17 years ago, last appeared in the competition in October 2019. The 35-year-old batter, who turned down an NZC contract, will be playing his first competitive game since missing the recent Test tour of India with a groin injury.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He joins the team with a strong Plunket Shield record, averaging 60 and holding the second-highest score in Northern Districts history (284 not out).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Partnering Williamson, who is New Zealand\u2019s all-time leading run-scorer, is their all-time leading wicket-taker Tim Southee, who currently sits on 770 scalps across an illustrious 18-year career. His Plunket Shield record is equally impressive as Williamson\u2019s, taking 149 wickets at an average of less than 21 and 10 five-wicket hauls.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Southee recently announced his Test retirement at the end of the England series, also taking place at his home ground in Seddon Park.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Partnering Williamson, who is New Zealand\u2019s all-time leading run-scorer, is their all-time leading wicket-taker Tim Southee, who currently sits on 770 scalps across an illustrious 18-year career. His Plunket Shield record is equally impressive as Williamson\u2019s, taking 149 wickets at an average of less than 21 and 10 five-wicket hauls.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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