Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:21am on 12 Jun 2026,Friday Sports
New Zealand batting great and former captain Kane Williamson has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect, bringing an end to a remarkable 16-year career. The announcement came during New Zealand’s ongoing Test series against England, meaning Williamson will take no further part in the tour. He leaves the game as New Zealand’s highest international run-scorer with 19,346 runs, 48 centuries, and six double hundreds across formats. Williamson said he could no longer continue unless he was able to give his absolute best. The 35-year-old famously led New Zealand to victory in the inaugural World Test Championship in 2021, cementing his legacy as one of cricket’s finest modern players. (PC: Reuters)
