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Kane Williamson Trades Cricket for Kolkata Derby Roar
19 May
Summary
- Kane Williamson attended the Mohun Bagan Supergiants vs. East Bengal match.
- Williamson is part of the LSG support staff for IPL 2026.
- He met with West Bengal sports minister Nisith Pramanik.
Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson recently attended the Kolkata Derby, a high-profile football match between Mohun Bagan Supergiants and East Bengal. The event took place at the Salt Lake Stadium.
Williamson, who is currently in India as part of the LSG support staff for the IPL 2026 season, was observed in the stands. He was accompanied by Sanjeev Goenka, the owner of both LSG and Mohun Bagan Supergiants.
Following the match, Williamson and Goenka met with Nisith Pramanik, the newly appointed sports minister of West Bengal. Goenka had previously presented Pramanik with a Mohun Bagan jersey.
Williamson's role with LSG as a strategic advisor has not translated into on-field success, as the team is currently at the bottom of the IPL 2026 standings. He previously had a notable IPL career, leading Sunrisers Hyderabad to a final in IPL 2028.
