Williamson signs with the Devil (Bracewells mob)

[Flem274*]

Williamson will join Gloucestershire next year:County news: Kane Williamson joins Gloucestershire | England Cricket News | ESPN Cricinfo

Hopefully he will benefit from it, though playing second division with Bracewell as his coach could turn him into the new Fulton /cynic

 

[Athlai]

Awesome news.

 

[Woodster]

Yes was going to post regarding this in the England Domestic section. Think it's a fantastic move for Kane Williamson's development, so may be of more benefit to New Zealand than Gloucestershire this season. I only say that because I'm sure it will take him some time to adjust to the English conditions, and the movement that is generally around at Bristol, where most batsman struggle to find consistency.

I am a big fan of Williamson and am pleased he has opted for this move, I'm sure it can only help in developing his game and improving his experience in playing in different conditions. Gloucester are certainly in need of strengthening the batting, and from what I have seen of Williamson the pressure to score runs will not worry him too much, he seems to have an excellent temperament.

I hope he is a huge success, but he will need time to adjust. He was always likely to go to Gloucester if anywhere with their NZ connections in the past.

 

[vcs]

Fantastic. Add me to the Williamson fanboy list. He already looks like an absolute natural against spin, a stint in county cricket will also equip him to deal better with quality pace and the moving ball.

 

[Howsie]

Gloucestershire, my new favourite team

 

[Howe_zat]

Could be an excellent phase in the development of a batsman I'm keen to get very excited about. Good job he's in the second division, then I don't have to worry about supporting him.

Do New Zealand have a tour planned for their winter?

 

[Flem274*]

Gloucestershire, my new favourite team

Could you get any more dire?

 

[Flem274*]

Actually Howitzer, if Gloucs is your new favourite team, does this mean you've given up on Northen Districts?

You have found the light!

 

[Howsie]

Carrying New Zealand cricket for the next 15 years.

 

[M0rphin3]

Great news. Way to go Kanie!

 

[straw man]

It's great news - exposure to county cricket for any developing NZ player is a positive.

Just hope Bracewell and his focus on limited-overs cricket isn't allowed to affect Williamson's batting style too much. He is best suited at this stage of his career to 4-day/ 5-day batting and that is also what NZ really need him to continue to develop.

 

[Flem274*]

Carrying New Zealand cricket for the next 15 years.

Central Districts; Actually winning games for NZ in the next fifteen years

All trolling aside, this is a good opportunity for Williamson. The 2nd div. quality might not be crash hot, but the pressure to score game after game after game will be great for him.

 

[Athlai]

Wellington; Hey, it could happen?