Remember Kane Williamson's pet dog who played cricket with him? Sandy is no more

Sandy is no stranger to those who follow Williamson on Instagram

sandy Kane Williamson's pet dog Sandy | Instagram

New Zealand cricket captain Kane Williamson shared the demise of his pet dog Sandy via social media on Sunday. Williamson revealed that the dog was 16 years of age and passed away after having spent eight years with his family.

In an emotional writeup on social media, the batter expressed his gratitude towards the late canine for the happy memories it gave his family. 

"It’s with great sadness at the ripe old age of 16 we have had to say goodbye to our beloved Sandy girl. Adopted at 8 yrs of age, she came into our lives and we will forever be grateful for the happy memories she gave us as a family. Miss ya girl. Rest easy," Williamson's Instagram post accompanied by a couple of the dog's photos read.

The New Zealand skipper had often shared images and videos of Sandy on social media. During the pandemic era, Williamson shared a video in which Sandy was seen taking a catch at slip at their backyard.

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