Kane Williamson retires from international cricket

Kane Williamson, New Zealand’s most prolific run-scorer and a key figure in international cricket, has announced his retirement at the age of 35 after a distinguished 16-year career. He scored 19,346 runs, including 48 centuries, across all formats, and captained the team to victory in the inaugural World Test Championship in 2021. Williamson, who stepped down as captain in 2022, expressed pride in his contributions and optimism for the future of New Zealand cricket.

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