Kane Williamson announces retirement from international cricket

The 35-year-old Williamson has brought end to his illustrious 16-year international career.

Wellington – New Zealand batting great and the country’s highest international run-scorer, Kane Williamson has announced his retirement from international cricket. The 35-year-old Williamson has brought an end to his illustrious 16-year international career.

He made his debut for New Zealand in 2010 and went on to play 378 international matches including 110 Test matches, 175 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and 93 T20 Internationals.

Williamson retires as the most successful batter in New Zealand’s cricket history. He also captained the New Zealand national cricket team from 2016 to 2024 leading the side to two ICC World Cup finals, three semi-finals and the historic victory in the ICC World Test Championship Final in 2021.

Speaking about his retirement, Williamson said that he had been considering the decision for quite some time and felt that now was the right moment to step away from international cricket.

He added that representing New Zealand had always been a great honor and that he was satisfied he had given his best in every match he played.

Black Caps head coach Rob Walter paid tribute to Williamson, describing him as not only a great cricketer but also an outstanding person, an exceptional leader and a true ambassador for the sport.

Following his retirement announcement, Williamson will no longer take part in the ongoing Test series against England cricket team. A replacement player will be announced at a later date.