Kane Williamson made 18 scores over 50 in T20I matches, with a personal best of 95
Ex- NZ skipper Kane Williamson has withdrawn from international T20 matches, saying it is "the appropriate moment for me personally and the squad".
The veteran cricketer is expected to participate in the Test match series against West Indies in the holiday season and will remain active in ODI and T20 franchise cricket.
Remarkable Performance Numbers
He notched up over 2,500 runs at an batting average of just over 33 and a scoring rate of 123 in 93 T20I appearances. Exclusively fellow opener Guptill, with 3,531 runs, has scored more for the Kiwi side.
Leadership Successes
As leader, Williamson guided New Zealand to the T20 World Cup final in 2021, top-scoring with 85 runs in loss to Australia.
"This provides the team clarity for the future contests and before their main target, which is the World T20," commented Williamson.
Future Prospects
"There's so much short-format ability available and the upcoming timeframe will be important to provide experience for these guys and prepare them for the championship."
"Mitchell Santner is a exceptional captain and leader - he has truly flourished with this team."
"This is their time to propel the New Zealand team ahead in this style and I'll be backing from afar."
Playing History
The global T20 tournament in South Asia begins in February.
Williamson made his T20 debut for New Zealand in 2011 but had remained out since last June.
Viewed by many as the top cricketer in New Zealand history, he is their highest Test match batsman of history and number four on the one-day rankings.
Official Backing
NZ Cricket CEO the chief executive stated Williamson had gained the entitlement to choose how he concluded his ODI and Test careers.
"We have stated to him he has our full support as he approaches the latter part of his celebrated career," he said.
"We would, of course, love to watch him continue for as many years as feasible, but undoubtedly when he does decide to finally call time, he will be remembered as a great of New Zealand cricket."
Recent Performance
New Zealand secured a comprehensive 3-0 victory in the one-day series against England on the weekend, having been defeated in a delayed T20 matches 1-0 beforehand.
