Kane Williamson retires from international cricket, ends England Test involvement

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Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Kane Williamson retires from international cricket, ends England Test involvement
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Kane Williamson announced his retirement from all international cricket on June 12, 2026, ending his participation in New Zealand's ongoing Test series against England. The former captain, New Zealand’s all-time leading Test run-scorer, made nearly 10,000 runs and 33 hundreds in Test matches over a 16-year career. His decision comes after discussions about his future and follows a duck and a score of 18 in the first Test at Lord's. New Zealand will look to replace him as the series resumes at The Oval on June 17.

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By the Numbers
  • Williamson retires with 19,346 runs and 48 centuries across formats.
  • He captained New Zealand to the 2021 World Test Championship title.
  • Williamson played his last match in the first Test against England.
  • New Zealand's next Test is scheduled for June 17 at The Oval.
  • Williamson expressed optimism for the future of the team post-retirement.
Latest Updates
  • 12:05 PMYahoo Sports'What Richard Hadlee was to bowling': Kane Williamson's international retirement sparks greatest-ever Kiwi debate
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  • 10:45 AMThe Guardian SportKane Williamson retires from New Zealand duty and ends involvement in England Test series
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What they're saying
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‘I’ve given it my all in every match,’ says Black Caps legend Captained World Test Championship winners in 2021 Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson will play no further part in the Test series against England after retiring from all international cricket with immediate effect. Williamson brings an end to a 16-year career marked by numerous accolades and by captaining his side to the title in the inaugural World Test Championship in 2021. Continue reading...

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New Zealand batting great Kane Williamson announced his immediate retirement from international cricket on Friday, ending a standout career in which he scored 33 test hundreds and became one of the top players in the modern game. The decision was announced by the New Zealand’s men’s cricket team on X and in a full statement on New Zealand cricket's website.

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With Kane Williamson announcing his retirement earlier this week, critics and fans alike have taken to the internet to celebrate the career of one of Test cricket's greatest modern legends.

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