New Zealand legend Kane Williamson has announced his retirement from international cricket.
Wellington – Legendary New Zealand batsman and former captain Kane Williamson has announced his retirement from international cricket, ending a 16-year career at the highest level.
According to details, Williamson has decided to retire with immediate effect, which not only ended his brilliant international tour but also ruled him out of the remaining two matches of the ongoing series against England.
The 35-year-old was part of the New Zealand squad for the three-match Test series against England.
Williamson said in his statement that he had been mulling over the decision for some time but recently felt it was time to retire from international cricket. He added that it has always been an honor to represent New Zealand and he has given his best in every match.
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Kane Williamson has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect.
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Williamson retired as New Zealand’s most successful Test batsman, having scored 9,515 runs in 110 Tests. He scored 7,256 runs in One Day Internationals while in T20 Internationals he scored 2,575 runs.
The biggest achievement of his career came in 2021, when he led New Zealand to their first ever ICC World Test Championship title.
As captain, Williamson guided New Zealand to multiple ICC finals and semi-finals, establishing the team as a consistent global force.
New Zealand head coach Rob Walter called him not only a world-class cricketer but also an exemplary leader and ambassador for the game, adding that his contribution and legacy will remain an integral part of New Zealand cricket for years to come.
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