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Kane Williamson retires from New Zealand duty and ends involvement in England Test series

The Guardian Sport Friday 12 June 2026, 10:45 UTC By Agencies 1 min read
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‘I’ve given it my all in every match,’ says Black Caps legendCaptained World Test Championship winners in 2021Former 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.

  • ‘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.

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