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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  • •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
  • 8:07 PMYahoo Sports — ‘David who played like Goliath’: New Zealand great Kane Williamson calls it a day
  • 4:31 PMYahoo Sports — 'The time was right to step away': Kane Williamson on retirement from international cricket - Full statement
  • 3:55 PMYahoo Sports — 'I feel fortunate to step away on my own terms': Kane Williamson retires from international cricket
  • 1:44 PMYahoo Sports — New Zealand great Williamson says 'right time' to retire from international cricket
  • 12:05 PMYahoo Sports — 'What Richard Hadlee was to bowling': Kane Williamson's international retirement sparks greatest-ever Kiwi debate
  • 11:44 AMYahoo Sports — New Zealand great Kane Williamson announces immediate retirement from international cricket
  • 10:45 AMThe Guardian Sport — Kane Williamson retires from New Zealand duty and ends involvement in England Test series
  • 10:45 AMESPNcricinfo — Kane Williamson retires from international cricket
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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's most prolific run-scorer and arguably greatest batsman Kane Williamson announced his immediate retirement from international cricket on Friday in the middle of their series against England.Williamson's retirement is a blow to New Zealand's hopes of levelling the England series, with Walter telling reporters in London: "You don't lose Kane Williamson off the team sheet and get stronger, because he's a legend."

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New Zealand's batting stalwart Kane Williamson has retired from international cricket, concluding a distinguished 15-year career. The 35-year-old leaves as the Black Caps' leading run-scorer across all formats, with over 19,000 runs. Williamson expressed immense respect for the team and looks forward to supporting their future successes while spending more time with his young family.

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