There’s no time for conservative cricket: Williamson

Kane Williamson knows what it is like to be part of a thrilling one-day series in England, but the New Zealand captain hopes there will be a better result for his team as his side prepares for the Champions Trophy.

New Zealand led 2-1 in a bestof-five one-day series in 2015, but England rallied to win 3-2 in one of the most memorable international series in recent times.

The two will meet again this summer after being drawn with Australia and Bangladesh in Group A, and Williamson is adamant his side will repeat the attacking brand of cricket it displayed two years ago on English soil.

The group has a familiar feel to it, with New Zealand drawn against England and Australia four years ago, when it failed to reach the knock-out rounds by coming third.

Williamson is set to lead New Zealand into his first major 50-over tournament as captain, having taken over the reins from Brendon McCullum in 2016.