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Kane Williamson Retires, Leaves NZ with 19,346 Runs

6/13/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Kane Williamson announced his retirement on 12 June 2026 during the England Test series.
He finished with 19,346 runs in 378 matches and 48 centuries, and in 110 Tests made 9,515 runs at a 54.06 average with 33 centuries.
He captained New Zealand from 2016-2024, winning the 2021 World Test Championship and two World Cups.
Williamson said the timing felt right and expressed pride and optimism for the team.

History

Historical Context

In August 1948 Donald Bradman ended his Test career after the unbeaten Ashes tour, bowled for a duck in the Fifth Test at The Oval, leaving a career batting average of 99.94. His retirement capped a 20-year span that produced 6,996 runs in 52 Tests and helped the Australian side, dubbed the Invincibles, win the series 4-0 and complete a flawless tour.

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Story summary

Kane Williamson announced his retirement on 12 June 2026 during the England Test series.
He finished with 19,346 runs in 378 matches and 48 centuries, and in 110 Tests made 9,515 runs at a 54.06 average with 33 centuries.
He captained New Zealand from 2016-2024, winning the 2021 World Test Championship and two World Cups.
Williamson said the timing felt right and expressed pride and optimism for the team.

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