NZ great Williamson retires from international cricket (opens original article in a new tab)

New Zealand's top batsman Kane Williamson has retired from international cricket, citing the right time to step away on his own terms. He leaves as the country's all-time leading run-scorer with a distinguished career spanning 378 games.

• Kane Williamson announced retirement from international cricket at 35.
• He was New Zealand's all-time leading run-scorer with 19,346 runs and 48 centuries.
• Williamson's retirement comes during a Test series against England, surprising many as he steps down before upcoming matches.