Williamson said goodbye to cricket between test series with England, Kane is the most successful batsman of New Zealand

Why Kane Williamson Retired: Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has said goodbye to international cricket with immediate effect. Kane Williamson holds the record for scoring the most runs and centuries for New Zealand. With his retirement, Williamson’s 16-year long international career has come to an end. Williamson played his last Test at Lord’s in which New Zealand had to face defeat at the hands of England.

In a statement issued by New Zealand Cricket, Williamson said, ‘I have thought about this for some time, but in the last few days it has become clear that now is the right time. I have always felt a strong desire and hunger for international cricket. I am proud of the fact that I have given my all in every match I have played for New Zealand. Anything less would not be fair to continue and I feel fortunate to be leaving on my own terms.”

What did Williamson say?

Williamson said, “I feel positive about where this group is going. There is a lot of talent and a real desire to do something special with this New Zealand team. This is a team I love, and I feel very fortunate to have been a part of it for so long. It will remain very close to my heart.”

Batsmen who scored the most runs for New Zealand

35-year-old Kane Williamson made his debut in Test and ODI in 2010 and T20 in 2011. Combining all three formats, Williamson is the batsman who has scored the most runs and scored the most centuries for New Zealand. Including all three formats, Williamson scored 19,346 runs with the help of 48 centuries and 103 half-centuries in 452 innings of 378 matches.

If we look at the format, this Kiwi great scored 9,515 runs in 195 innings of 110 Tests, scoring 33 centuries and 38 half-centuries. Scored 7,256 runs in 167 innings of 175 ODIs, scoring 15 centuries and 47 half-centuries. Apart from this, he scored 2,575 runs in 90 innings of 93 T20s, scoring 18 half-centuries. According to the format, Williamson is the first most successful batsman of New Zealand in Test, second in T20 and fourth in ODI.

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Williamson won the Test Championship under his captaincy

Williamson has also been the most successful captain of New Zealand. This powerful right-handed batsman captained New Zealand in 40 Tests, 91 ODIs and 75 T20s. Under his captaincy, the Kiwi team played the final of the 2019 ODI World Cup. Williamson was the player of the tournament. The Kiwi team also played the final of the 2021 T20 World Cup under his captaincy. At the same time, under the captaincy of Williamson, New Zealand defeated India and won the title of 2021 Test Championship. Williamson’s retirement from international cricket marks the end of one of New Zealand cricket’s happiest chapters. -with agency input