Kane Williamson retires from international cricket, ends England Test involvement
10 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 12:05 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 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
- 10:22 AMYahoo Sports — New Zealand great Kane Williamson announces shock retirement from international cricket
- 10:19 AMYahoo Sports — Kane Williamson announces retirement: New Zealand icon calls it a day midway through England series
- 10:13 AMYahoo Sports — NZ's Williamson retires from international cricket
- 10:13 AMBBC Sport — NZ's Williamson retires from international cricket
"‘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...
"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.
"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.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 12:05 PM'What Richard Hadlee was to bowling': Kane Williamson's international retirement sparks greatest-ever Kiwi debate
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.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 11:44 AMNew Zealand great Kane Williamson announces immediate retirement from international cricket
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.
- The Guardian SportJun 12, 2026, 10:45 AMKane 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 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...
- ESPNcricinfoJun 12, 2026, 10:45 AMKane Williamson retires from international cricket
New Zealand batter opts out of completing the ongoing Test series in England
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 10:22 AMNew Zealand great Kane Williamson announces shock retirement from international cricket
Williamson bows out as New Zealand’s all-time leading Test runscorer midway through a series against England
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 10:19 AMKane Williamson announces retirement: New Zealand icon calls it a day midway through England series
New Zealand’s all-time leading run-scorer Kane Williamson has announced his immediate retirement from international cricket, concluding a glittering 16-year career.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 10:13 AMNZ's Williamson retires from international cricket
Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson retires from all international cricket with immediate effect.
- BBC SportJun 12, 2026, 10:13 AMNZ's Williamson retires from international cricket
Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson retires from all international cricket with immediate effect.
- Sky Sports—Williamson retires from international cricket
New Zealand's all-time leading run scorer Kane Williamson has retired from international cricket, effective immediately.
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