New Zealand's Kane Williamson joins Middlesex and London Spirit for 2025
Williamson has previously featured for Gloucestershire and Yorkshire
Last updated 17th Feb 2025
New Zealand batter Kane Williamson has signed up to play for Middlesex and London Spirit during the 2025 season.
Williamson has previously featured for Gloucestershire and Yorkshire in England, but the 34-year-old will call Lord's home for the majority of this summer after numerous past appearances at the historic venue.
The Black Caps' leading run-scorer is set to feature in at least five County Championship fixtures for Middlesex in addition to 10 Vitality Blast matches before he captains London Spirit in the latest edition of The Hundred.
"Our 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," Test great Williamson said.
"The Home of Cricket is one of my favourite grounds in the world for so many different reasons. I've had so many incredible moments there.
"Every player in the world holds Lord's in the highest regard. They have been able to maintain the tradition around playing there, and that's what makes it unique to any other place in the world."
Marylebone Cricket Club director of cricket Rob Lynch added: "Kane is one of the biggest names in world cricket and for him to be gracing the hallowed turf at Lord's this summer is a privilege for our members and all our visitors to the ground.
"I hope as many supporters as possible take the opportunity to watch him in action."