The Hundred: Manchester Super Giants appoint Kane Williamson as batting coach
Manchester, July 11
New Zealand great Kane Williamson, who recently announced his retirement from international cricket, will now step into a coaching role as the Manchester Super Giants have named him their batting coach for the upcoming men's edition of The Hundred.
"Charisma. Coolness. Kane. Delighted to have Kane Williamson at Manchester Super Giants as the men's team batting coach ahead of the upcoming #TheHundred campaign," the franchise wrote on X while making the announcement.
Williamson was part of the Super Giants family in the Indian Premier League (IPL) during the tournament's recently concluded 19th edition, serving as the Lucknow Super Giants' strategic advisor. He has not participated in the IPL for Lucknow, which is coached by former Australia opener Justin Langer, but he played in the league for 10 seasons.
Williamson, 35, played for Durban Super Giants, part of the same ownership group as Manchester, in this year's SA20.
Having scored more than 18,000 international runs, including over 9,000 in red-ball cricket for New Zealand, the veteran cricketer is preparing to publish his autobiography later this year.
"To be honest, writing a book wasn't something I ever imagined doing, but I have to admit I've taken a lot from the process. I've spent the last few months reflecting on experiences that have shaped me and, somewhere along the way, found myself adding a chapter about retirement. I was fortunate to be part of a Team I loved for 16 years and to see its culture evolve over that time.
"This book is really about that journey. I certainly wasn't responsible for it on my own, but it taught me a great deal about leadership, teamwork, and the pursuit of improvement. Hopefully, there's something in it that resonates with others, too. BARE MARGINS will be out in November," the veteran wrote on Instagram while making the announcement.
— IANS
Reader Comments
I have mixed feelings. Kane was such a graceful player, but coaching in The Hundred is quite different from international cricket. Hope he brings the same calmness to the dressing room. Also, his autobiography "Bare Margins" sounds intriguing—writing about leadership and teamwork after all those years. Will definitely pick it up in November! 📚
Great to see Kane transitioning into coaching. He was always a student of the game, so this feels natural. The LSG connection with the Super Giants group is strong—he clearly has a good rapport with the management. The Hundred needs more quality coaching minds like his. Excited for this season! 💪
Honestly, we Indians know the value of a good batting coach. Look at what Rahul Dravid did for us. Kane has that same calm, analytical approach. But will The Hundred's fast-paced format really benefit from his classical style? Maybe the young players can learn adaptability from him. Time will tell. Thoughts? 🤔
Kane Williamson writing an autobiography already? He's only 35! But his journey is inspiring—from a young prodigy to New Zealand's most respected captain. The man exudes class. As a batting coach, he'll be worth his weight in gold. The Manchester Super Giants are building something smart. 🏏🌟
Can we just appreciate how Kane Williamson keeps reinventing himself? From player to strategist at LSG, now batting coach at Manchester. He's like fine wine—getting better with age. The Hundred will benefit from his tactical mind. Also, that book title "
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