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'Special player and person': NZ cricket legend Williamson retires New Zealand cricketing legend Kane Williamson announces his retirement from the game immediately after a stunning career.

Kane Williamson retires from international cricket with immediate ... There is a distinct, unhurried rhythm to the way Kane Williamson plays cricket, so perhaps it is entirely fitting that his exit from the international arena arrived with the same quiet, sudden lack of fuss. No year-long farewell tours. No pre-announced emotional lap of honour at Basin Reserve. Instead, right in the middle of New Zealand's high-profile three-match Test series against England, the 35-year-old dropped a characteristic bombshell: he is walking away from international cricket with immediate effect. The decision brings an abrupt end to a glittering 16-year journey that re-wrote the textbook on New Zealand batting. Having already stepped away from T20 Internationals, Williamson admitted that the realisation to call time on his remaining national commitments crystallized in the wake oflast week's heavy defeat against England at Lord's. "I've thought about it for a while, but over the last few days it's become clear now is the right time," Williamson said in a poignant statement released by New Zealand Cricket. "I've always felt a strong drive and hunger for international cricket, and I take pride in…

New Zealand great Kane Williamson retires from international cricket New Zealand's most prolific run-scorer and arguably greatest-ever batsman announces immediate retirement.

'On my own terms': Kane Williamson retires from international cricket New Zealand's star batsman Kane Williamson has retired from international cricket with immediate effect after a distinguished 16-year career. The batting stalwart, who represented New Zealand in 378 matches across all formats, stated the decision was not sudden and he felt it was the right time to step away on his own terms, expressing optimism for the team's future.

Kane Williamson: Former New Zealand captain retires from T20 ... Kane Williamson has retired from T20 internationals just a few months before the format's next World Cup; Williamson retires from the international game's shortest format as New Zealand's second-highest T20I scorer with 2,575 runs Sunday 2 November 2025 13:06, UK Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has announced his retirement from T20 internationals as he seeks to prioritise Test cricket. Williamson's decision was confirmed ahead of New Zealand's five-match T20I series with West Indies, which begins in Auckland on Tuesday, and also comes just a few months before the T20 World Cup, which begins in February. While the 35-year-old has not ended his 50-over career, he is also going to sit out the three one-day internationals against the West Indies that follow the T20 series to prepare for three Tests against the same opposition in December. Williamson retires from the international game's shortest format as New Zealand's second-highest T20I scorer with 2,575 runs at an average of 33, including 18 half-centuries and a top score of 95. "It's something that I've loved being a part of for a long period of time…

'From an opponent to a friend': Kohli pens heartfelt farewell message for Kane Virat Kohli penned an emotional tribute to Kane Williamson following the New Zealand great's retirement from international cricket. Kohli lauded their years of competition and cherished their friendship, wishing Williamson well in his post-cricket life. Williamson concluded a stellar 16-year career, leaving a significant legacy as one of New Zealand's finest cricketers.

Kane Williamson announces his retirement from international cricket ... Kane Williamson finishes as New Zealand’s all-time leading international run-scorer with 19,346 runs, including 48 centuries and six double-centuries. Trending Photos Kane Williamson, New Zealand batting great, has confirmed his retirement from international cricket effective immediately. Williamson’s announcement brings an end to a glittering 16-year international career where he played 378 games for his country, setting countless batting records and earning the respect and admiration of the cricketing world. The 35-year-old finishes as New Zealand’s all-time leading international run-scorer with 19,346 runs, including 48 centuries and six double-centuries. Alongside his world class numbers, Williamson’s captaincy and leadership style was much admired, as he led the New Zealand in all three formats during a golden period from 2016-2024, where they made two ICC World Cup Finals, three semi-finals, and won the inaugural ICC World Test Championship in 2021. After making his BLACKCAPS debut in 2010 and retiring from T20Is in November, Williamson said the time was now right to fully step away. "I've thought …

Kane Williamson Announces Retirement from International Cricket New Zealand’s most prolific all-format run scorer and arguably greatest ever batsman Kane Williamson has confirmed his retirement from international cricket effective immediately. Williamson’s announcement brings an end to a glittering 16-year international career that has seen him play 378 games for his country, setting countless batting records and earning the respect and admiration of the cricketing world. The 35-year-old finishes as New Zealand’s all-time leading international run-scorer with 19,346 runs, including 48 centuries and six double-centuries. Alongside his world class numbers, Williamson’s captaincy and leadership style was much admired, as he led the BLACKCAPS in all three formats during a golden period from 2016-2024, where they made two ICC World Cup Finals, three semi-finals, and won the inaugural ICC World Test Championship in 2021. After making his BLACKCAPS debut in 2010 and retiring from T20Is in November, Williamson said the time was now right to fully step away. “I’ve thought about it for a while, but over the last few days it’s become clear now is the right time. “I’ve always felt a str…