Manawatu Standard

Hesson’s T20 vision for Williamson

- Brendon Egan brendon.egan@stuff.co.nz

Former Black Caps coach Mike Hesson has called for Kane Williamson to switch to the No 4 spot in T20s – a move which could rejuvenate his batting.

Williamson’s slow scoring rate and whether he still commanded a place in New Zealand’s top T20 XI generated plenty of debate during the recent T20 World Cup.

Speaking on Sky Sport Presents: Hesson and Smith: Williamson’s former mentor believed he needed to relinquish his No 3 berth and change his role in the side, batting outside the power play (first six overs).

Hesson was in favour of promoting the aggressive Glenn Phillips to No 3 and utilising Williamson at four or have him slide down the order, depending on the match situation.

‘‘If Kane is to continue playing T20 cricket for New Zealand and we know he’s a fine cricketer in all

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GETTY IMAGES A move to No 4 in the T20 batting order could be a game-changer for Kane Williamson, former coach Mike Hesson says.
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