Cricket Retirement

New Zealand's greatest batsman Kane Williamson has announced his immediate retirement from international cricket, ending a remarkable 16-year career.

The 36-year-old left-arm spinner will continue playing T20 and One-Day cricket for the county after stepping away from Championship cricket.

New Zealand all-rounder Suzie Bates will bow out from international cricket following the upcoming T20 World Cup, concluding two decades at cricket's highest level.