'It's not just about me' — Williamson on retirement timing

Kane Williamson retired from international cricket midway through the England series, but he was clear: it wasn't about him. After nearly 16 years, he's stepping aside to let New Zealand plan around younger players for what comes next.

The announcement came after New Zealand's first Test defeat to England. Will Young's been called up to replace him.

Williamson had already walked away from limited-overs cricket earlier in his career. This timing gives New Zealand a clean break to rebuild the Test squad for the rest of the series and beyond.