Williamson ends international career in middle of series with England
Summary
Kane Williamson, the former New Zealand cricket captain, has retired from all international cricket immediately. He played his last match during the first Test against England and will not continue in the ongoing series.Key Facts
- Kane Williamson is 35 years old.
- He retired during the three-match Test series against England in June 2026.
- Williamson scored a total of 19,346 runs in all international formats from 2010 to 2026.
- He holds New Zealand's record for most runs in Test cricket with 9,515 runs.
- Williamson captained New Zealand in all formats and led them to the 2019 and 2021 World Cup finals.
- He also led New Zealand to win the first World Test Championship in 2021.
- Williamson retired from Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) in November 2025 before this full retirement.
- The New Zealand head coach praised his leadership, skill, and positive impact on the team culture.
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