Former Latest Zealand captain Kane Williamson hung up his boots on his illustrious profession of 16 years. He retired as essentially the most prolific Latest Zealand batter to have played for the country, smashing 19,346 runs in 378 matches, including 48 centuries and 6 double-centuries as well.
Nonetheless, Kane Williamson set several batting records in his glittering profession, earning the respect and admiration of the cricketing world as well.
Kane Williamson’s batting records in Latest Zealand men’s cricket:
Most international runs: 19,346
Most international centuries: 48
Most international double-centuries: 6
Sixth most international match appearances: 378
Most Test runs: 9,515
Most Test centuries: 33
Third most Test match appearances: 110
Fourth most ODI runs: 7,256
Fourth most ODI centuries: 14
Second most T20I runs: 2575
Highest Test match average: 54.06 (min 20 games)
Second-highest ODI average: 48.69 (min 20 games)
Third-highest T20I match average: 33 (min 5 games)
Fourth most international catches: 217
Equal most test wins (47), with Tom Latham and Tim Southee as well
First to attain centuries in 4 consecutive Test matches as well
‘Now’s the correct time’ – Kane Williamson on his retirement
Kane Williamson’s retirement got here in the midst of the England Tests, with Latest Zealand trailing 0-1. In an announcement released by Latest Zealand Cricket, Williamson said that he felt fortunate to step away on his own terms as well.
“I’ve considered it for some time, but over the previous couple of days it’s turn into clear now’s the correct time. I’ve all the time felt a robust drive and hunger for international cricket, and I take pride in knowing I’ve given it my all in every match I’ve played for Latest Zealand,” Williamson said in an announcement issued by Latest Zealand Cricket.
“Continuing with anything less wouldn’t be right, and I feel fortunate to step away alone terms. It form of dawned on me in the previous couple of days that it felt just like the time was right for me to step away,” Williamson again said.
“The opposite side of that’s I see a gaggle, a very, really talented group which have that journey ahead of them which can be totally invested in wanting to do some special things with this Latest Zealand cricket team that I’ve been incredibly fortunate to have been an element of for such an extended time period. I just have a lot respect for the Latest Zealand team, the Blackcaps, and a lot respect for the sport. And so it feels right to be making this decision today,” he concluded.
(Stats taken from ESPNCricinfo)
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