Williamson, who led New Zealand to an unforgettable runners-up finish in the 2019 ICC Men\u2019s Cricket World Cup Final at Lord\u2019s, will captain London Spirit in this year\u2019s edition of The Hundred, making him the first direct overseas signing in the men's competition.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"We're thrilled to have Kane on board for this summer. For us to be able to make a direct signing of this calibre is truly exciting for London Spirit, and I am sure that he will be looking forward to captaining our talented side,\" said Fraser Stewart, London Spirit's general manager, in a statement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He will also be available for at least ten of Middlesex\u2019s 14 T20 Blast group matches, and feature in at least five County Championship games in the second half of the season. Williamson previously featured in domestic cricket in England for both Gloucestershire and Yorkshire. \u201cOur international schedule has allowed for a bit of break during the English summer, and I was looking to come to the UK with my family, so when this opportunity arose it was a really exciting prospect.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI\u2019ve 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 \u2013 a fine club with a rich heritage \u2013 is really exciting and something that I\u2019m really looking forward to being a part of.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cTo play at Lord\u2019s, the Home of Cricket \u2013 which is one of my favourite grounds in the world for so many different reasons \u2013 is something I\u2019m especially looking forward to also. There\u2019s a good balance of youth and experience in the Middlesex squad, which is great, and I\u2019m really excited to join up with the team, meet the players in the squad and helping out wherever I can,\u201d he said in a statement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Williamson, 34, is New Zealand\u2019s leading run scorer across all three international formats with over 18,000 runs. He averages 54.88 in Test cricket, 49.65 in ODI cricket, and 33.44 in T20Is. He will arrive in England after completing a stint with the Karachi Kings at this year\u2019s Pakistan Super League, starting in mid-April.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe 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\u2019t wait to welcome him to Lord\u2019s and to seeing him heading out with the three Seaxes on his chest.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHaving a player like Kane in the Middlesex dressing room will be a huge plus for the entire squad, and especially our younger players, who will benefit enormously from playing alongside one of the world\u2019s best,\u201d said Alan Coleman, Middlesex\u2019s Director of Cricket.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe 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\u2019t wait to welcome him to Lord\u2019s and to seeing him heading out with the three Seaxes on his chest.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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