Kane Williamson retires from New Zealand duty and ends involvement in England Test series
New Zealand cricket legend Kane Williamson has announced his immediate retirement from international cricket. His decision follows a 16-year career during which he became the country's leading run-scorer and captained the team to a World Test Championship title.
Why it matters
Williamson is considered one of the greatest cricketers of his generation, and his departure marks the end of a significant era for New Zealand sports.
New Zealand's Kane Williamson final Test produced scores of 0 and 18 in the loss to England at Lord’s. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Action Images/Reuters View image in fullscreen New Zealand's Kane Williamson final Test produced scores of 0 and 18 in the loss to England at Lord’s. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Action Images/Reuters New Zealand cricket team Kane Williamson retires from New Zealand duty and ends involvement in England Test series ‘I’ve given it my all in every match,’ says Black Caps legend
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