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Kane Williamson Hails Siraj's Team-First Leadership, Backs Gill's Captaincy at CEAT Awards

The New Zealander likened the pacer to Neil Wagner, citing a willingness to bowl long spells that has anchored India’s attack during Jasprit Bumrah’s managed workload.

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  • Speaking in Mumbai on Oct. 7 at the CEAT Cricket Awards, Kane Williamson said Mohammed Siraj’s team-first mentality and eagerness to take the ball reflect strong leadership.
  • He highlighted Siraj’s recent impact, including a four-wicket haul in Ahmedabad in an innings-and-140-run win over West Indies and a key role in India’s 2-2 Test series in England.
  • Williamson compared Siraj to Neil Wagner, praising a shared readiness to confront tough spells and calm a team under pressure.
  • He endorsed Shubman Gill’s rise after his ODI captaincy appointment following the Test role, cautioning that leadership brings inevitable ups and downs.
  • Williamson urged broader support for Test cricket beyond India, Australia and England and raised concerns about a two-tier model, while noting he now works on a “casual contract” with New Zealand Cricket.