New Zealand's all-time leading run-scorer steps away from the international stage.
Kane Williamson Announces Immediate Retirement from International Cricket
New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson announced his immediate retirement from international cricket on Friday. The 35-year-old former captain made the announcement ahead of the second Test against England at The Oval. He played in the first Test at Lord's, scoring 0 and 18.
Career Statistics
- Williamson made his international debut in 2010 and played 378 matches for New Zealand.
- He scored 19,346 runs, including 48 centuries and six double-centuries, making him New Zealand's all-time leading run-scorer.
- In Tests, he played 110 matches, scoring 9,515 runs at an average of 54.06 with 33 centuries.
Captaincy
Williamson captained New Zealand across all formats from 2016 to 2024. During his tenure, the team reached two World Cup finals, three semi-finals, and won the inaugural World Test Championship in 2021.