Kane Williamson Quits All International Cricket

Kane Williamson, former captain of the New Zealand cricket team, has retired from all international cricket, with his decision effective immediately. This marks the end of a distinguished 16-year career for the renowned batter.

Williamson led New Zealand to victory in the inaugural World Test Championship in 2021, a significant achievement during his tenure as captain. He holds the record as New Zealand's all-time leading international run-scorer, amassing 19,346 runs across all formats of the game.

Reflecting on his career, Williamson stated his commitment to giving his all in every match. He feels fortunate to retire on his own terms and expressed optimism about the current New Zealand team's potential and talent.

Throughout his captaincy from 2016 to 2024, Williamson guided the Test side for 40 matches, securing 22 wins. His individual accolades include being named ICC Cricketer of the Year 2015 and Test Player of the Year 2019.