New Zealand cricketer Kane Williamson has retired from international cricket. The announcement came on Friday, ending a 16-year career. Williamson stated the decision was made after careful consideration. He led New Zealand to two World Cup finals and the World Test Championship title. He was a pivotal player for the team.

The 35-year-old steps away as arguably New Zealand’s greatest cricketer.

Kane Williamson finishes as New Zealand’s all-time leading international run-scorer with 19,346 runs, including 48 centuries and six double-centuries. | Cricket