After a successful international career, Kane Williamson retired from cricket on Friday (Jun 12). The former New Zealand captain scored more than 19,000 runs and earned praise for his calm approach and strong leadership.

Virat Kohli pens emotional note for Kane Williamson, says 'Wishing you nothing but the best always brother'

Kane Williamson retires from international cricket after 16 years. New Zealand's leading run-scorer ends a legendary career with 19,346 runs, 48 centuries, ICC titles, and iconic leadership

Kane Williamson, former New Zealand captain, announces retirement from international cricket

From Virat Kohli to Kane Williamson, here's a look at the top five batters with most runs in IND vs NZ ODIs. This list also includes Sachin Tendulkar, Ross Taylor and Nathan Astle

Meet top 5 batters with most runs in IND vs NZ ODIs

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, here is a look at five active batters with most international hundreds. The list also features the likes of Joe Root, Steve Smith and Kane Williamson after the list was updated with Virat scoring his 83rd hundred. 

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From Rohit Sharma to Colin Munro, here's a look at the top five batters with most runs in IND vs NZ T20Is. This list also includes Kane Williamson, Martin Guptill and Ross Taylor

Meet top 5 batters with most runs in IND vs NZ T20Is

From Harry Brook to Steve Smith, here's a look at the top five batters in latest ICC Test rankings 2026. This list also includes Kane Williamson, Joe Root and Travis Head

Meet top 5 batters in latest ICC Test rankings 2026

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, 5 active batters with most international hundreds

Kane Williamson sat out New Zealand's only other Tests this year -- a 2-0 series win in Zimbabwe in August -- but has a formidable Test record against the West Indies.

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According to Williamson, Bumrah’s biggest strength is the mix of skill and deception. He explained how Bumrah walks in quietly with a smooth, almost gentle approach to the crease, and then suddenly releases the ball with serious pace. 

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From Virat Kohli to Quinton de Kock, here's a look at the top five batters fastest to 7000 runs in ODIs. This list also includes Hashim Amla, Kane Williamson and AB de Villiers

From Virat Kohli to Quinton de Kock, 5 batters fastest to 7000 runs in ODIs

Kane captained New Zealand to the final of the 2021 T20 World Cup - where he scored 85 in a losing cause against Australia - and to semi-final appearances in 2016 and 2022.

New Zealand’s Kane Williamson announces T20I retirement ahead of next year’s World Cup

This is Williamson's first duck in international cricket since 2024 (in Tests) and a first golden duck (first ball out) in ODIs. He was last out on a duck during the Wellington Test against Australia in Feb-March last year while the last golden duck came against Australia in a T20I in 2021.

Peas in a pod: Williamson, often regarded as great as Kohli, also bags duck on international return - WATCH

In IPL, Williamson has played for two franchises - Sunrisers Hyderabad (2015-22) and Gujarat Giants (2023-24). He has played 79 matches in total and scored 2,128 run at a strike rate of 125 with 18 fifties and a highest of 89.

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Williamson is among several Kiwi players to have a casual contract with New Zealand Cricket (NZC), and while he was lined up to make a comeback during the England T20Is, his name remains absent from the 14-man squad.

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From Yashasvi Jaiswal to Steve Smith, here's a look at the five active batters with highest average in Test cricket. This list also includes Kamindu Mendis, Harry Brook and Kane Williamson

From Yashasvi Jaiswal to Steve Smith, 5 active batters with highest average in Test cricket

From Harry Brook to Steve Smith, here's a look at the top five batters in latest ICC Test rankings 2025. This list also includes Kane Williamson, Joe Root and Temba Bavuma

From Harry Brook to Steve Smith, top 5 batters in latest ICC Test rankings 2025

From Joe Root to Steve Smith, here's a look at the top five active batters with most runs in Test cricket. This list also includes Kane Williamson, Ben Stokes and Dinesh Chandimal

From Joe Root to Dinesh Chandimal, 5 active batters with most runs in Test cricket, surprisingly no Indian on list

From Joe Root to Kane Williamson, 5 active batters with most runs in Test cricket. The prestigious list also includes legendary names like Steve Smith, Cheteshwar Pujara and Ben Stokes. 

From Joe Root to Kane Williamson, 5 active batters with most runs in Test cricket

From Virat Kohli to Joe Root, here is a look at five active batters with most runs in international cricket. The prestigious list also includes legendary names like Steve Smith, Rohit Sharma and Kane Williamson. 

From Virat Kohli to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in international cricket

From Virat Kohli to Joe Root, here is a look at five active batters with most international hundreds. The list also features legendary batters like Rohit Sharma, Steve Smith, Kane Williamson and Babar Azam.

From Virat Kohli to Joe Root, 5 active batters with the most international hundreds

Fast bowler Matt Fisher has received his first Test call up. Jacob Duffy, who has played for New Zealand in limited overs might make his Test debut as well.

Williamson, Bracewell unavailable as New Zealand announce squad for Zimbabwe Tests

From Shubman Gill to Joe Root, here is a look at the top eight players with most centuries before turning 25. The list also includes Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle, Kane Williamson, Graeme Smith and Alastair Cook.

From Shubman Gill to Joe Root: 8 players with most centuries before turning 25

From Harry Brook to Rishabh Pant, let's have a look at the top six batters in the latest ICC Test rankings 2025.

From Harry Brook to Rishabh Pant: Top 6 batters in latest ICC Test rankings 2025

Last year, Williamson had played nine of 13 Tests played by New Zealand and had scored more than 1,000 runs. He is considered one of the greatest to ever play for the Blackcaps with 9,276 runs in 105 red-ball games at an average of nearly 55 and 33 tons as well.

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Virat Kohli pens emotional note for Kane Williamson, says 'Wishing you nothing but the best always brother'

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Kane Williamson announces T20I retirement ahead of next year’s World Cup

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New Zealand’s Williamson ruled out of England T20Is; sets eye on ODI return amid ‘minor medical issue’

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Ex-Kiwi skipper Kane Williamson declines to sign central contract for New Zealand - Here's why