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Virat Kohli reacts to Kane Williamson’s retirement: ‘Life’s only just begun’

Virat Kohli reacts to Kane Williamson’s retirement: ‘Life’s only just begun’

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3 min readJun 12, 2026 06:44 PM IST Former India captain Virat Kohli paid a heartfelt tribute to Kane Williamson after the New Zealand batting great announced his retirement from international cricket on Friday, describing him as much more than just a rival and said that he cherished and valued the 35-year-old’s friendship. Taking to X, the 37-year-old reflected on a relationship that began as fierce competition on the field before growing into a close friendship built on mutual respect. “From an opponent to a friend over the years. It’s been a pleasure watching you bat and compete against you over so many years but more than that I value our friendship and shared perspectives on the game and beyond. I continue to cherish every time we speak or meet,” Kohli wrote. The former India captain concluded his message by wishing Williamson well for the next phase of his life. “Wishing you nothing but the best always brother. You’ve done your bit, you deserve to enjoy all of it now and put your feet up. Well done …

‘I’ve given it my all…’

‘I’ve given it my all…’

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3 min readJun 12, 2026 03:56 PM IST New Zealand ace pacer Kane Williamson has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect. “I’ve thought about it for a while, but over the last few days it’s become clear now is the right time,” Williamson said. New Zealand is currently playing England in a three-match Test series, and the announcement came ahead of the second Test. “I’ve always felt a strong 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 New Zealand,” Williamson added. “Continuing with anything less wouldn’t be right, and I feel fortunate to step away on my own terms.” The ace-batter for the Kiwis played 110 Tests, 175 ODIs and 93 T20Is, scoring 9515, 7256, and 2575 runs respectively. “I leave feeling optimistic about where this group is heading. There’s a huge amount of talent, and a real desire to do something special with this New Zealand team,” Williamson said. “It’s a team I love, and I feel …

‘Inka kya dimag nahi chalta?’ Sehwag slams Langer and Co. after Super Over loss to KKR | Cricket News

‘Inka kya dimag nahi chalta?’ Sehwag slams Langer and Co. after Super Over loss to KKR | Cricket News

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3 min readApr 27, 2026 05:36 PM IST Lucknow Super Giants have slipped right to the bottom of teh 2026 IPL table with a Super Over defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders. LSG have just two wins out of eight matches and the defeat on Sunday was their fifth one on the trot. On Sunday, Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant won the toss and opted to field first. Former India batter Virender Sehwag has slammed the decision and questioned LSG’s star-studded backroom staff of head coach Justin Langer as well director of cricket Tom Moody and strategic advisor Kane Williamson for the call considering how poorly the team’s equally star-studded batting lineup has performed. “Lucknow Super Giants once again failed to chase down a total in this IPL. I just don’t understand. You have a Director of Cricket and a coach. Kane Williamson, Justin Langer and Tom Moody are all there. Inka kya dimag nahi chalta? (What are they thinking?) Are they not able to see how their team has been performing? The team is …

‘Was ok if Virat Kohli retired from cricket, but dissapointing he chose to play ODIs’: Sanjay Manjrekar | Cricket News

‘Was ok if Virat Kohli retired from cricket, but dissapointing he chose to play ODIs’: Sanjay Manjrekar | Cricket News

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Joe Root scored his 41st Test century on Day 1 of the fifth Ashes Test, leaving just the legendary pair of Sachin Tendulkar and Jacques Kallis ahead of him in the list of players with most tons in the nearly 150-year history of the format. Root equalled Ricky Ponting to be joint third on the list, with Tendulkar having scored 51 and Kallis having made 45. Just a day later, though, Steve Smith replied with a century of his own, his 37th overall and 13th in the Ashes, which is the second most for any player. Only the legendary Don Bradman is ahead of him. Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar said that it is somewhat disappointing that Virat Kohli chose to retire from Test cricket while fellow members of the ‘Fab 4’ Smith, Root and Kane Williamson continue to make waves in the format. “Well, as Joe Root attains new heights in Test cricket, my mind goes to Virat Kohli. He’s walked away from Tests, and it’s unfortunate that in the five years that he …

New Zealand beats West Indies by 9 wickets in the 2nd test; lead series 1-0 | Cricket News

New Zealand beats West Indies by 9 wickets in the 2nd test; lead series 1-0 | Cricket News

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Jacob Duffy took 5-38 as New Zealand’s weakened attack bowled out the West Indies for 128 on the third day to set up a nine-wicket win in the second Test. New Zealand lead the three-match series 1-0 after the first Test was drawn. The third Test begins on Dec. 18. Duffy claimed his second five-wicket bag of the series as the West Indies were left with an overall lead of only 55 after trailing by 73 runs on the first innings. New Zealand reached 56-1 in only 10 overs, losing Tom Latham (9) along the way. Devon Conway was 28 not out at the end and Kane Williamson was 16, hitting a four off Anderson Phillip for the winning runs minutes before the schedule tea break. Pacer Michael Rae and wicketkeeper-batter Mitch Hay also made major contributions to New Zealand’s win after being called up to make their Test debuts in an injury-hit team. Hay scored a match-high 61 in as New Zealand made 278 in its first innings in reply to the West Indies’s …

Kane Williamson returns for New Zealand’s three-Test cricket series against West Indies | Cricket News

Kane Williamson returns for New Zealand’s three-Test cricket series against West Indies | Cricket News

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New Zealand talisman Kane Williamson has returned to New Zealand’s 14-man squad for the three-Test series against the West Indies next month after he missed the last Test series in Zimbabwe. Williamson was also missing from most of New Zealand’s white-ball matches so far this season. Williamson had sustained a minor groin injury after playing in the first two of New Zealand’s three one-day internationals against England last month. New Zealand’s first Test against the West Indies starts on December 2 at Christchurch. The Black Caps star has what is known as a limited contract with New Zealand Cricket that allows him to play in overseas leagues while still playing for New Zealand when he is available. “Kane’s ability on the field speaks for itself and it will be great to have his skills as well as his leadership back in the Test group. He’s had a bit of time off to get himself ready for red-ball cricket and I know he’s looking forward to playing for Northern Districts in the second round of the …

India vs South Africa 2025 1st Test Preview: Temba Bavuma’s men eye historic win amid spin challenge | Cricket News

India vs South Africa 2025 1st Test Preview: Temba Bavuma’s men eye historic win amid spin challenge | Cricket News

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His eyelids flickering furiously, Temba Bavuma remembers a rendezvous with Kane Williamson at an award function in Mumbai two months ago. “I tried to ask him for some pointers (about winning in India). He wasn’t too open…” he recounts. Williamson was the wrong person, because an untimely groin strain had robbed him of the historic moment last year, when New Zealand blanked India 3-0. But the worldly-wise Kiwi talisman offered a simple piece of advice: “Make sure that you win the toss.” Since then, the South Africa captain, wearing a devilishly deadpan face, says he has been “practising my coin tossing skills.” The room roared and rolled in laughter. A favourable coin flip is among the several variables that make the longest format intriguing. “But…” he says, leaving the humour aside, “I think it is about playing good cricket. It is as easy as that, but it is hard.” In his third Test tour to India, Bavuma is well acquainted with the layered devils of the subcontinent. South Africa captain Temba Bavuma joked that he …

India vs South Africa 2025 1st Test Preview: Temba Bavuma’s men eye historic win amid spin challenge | Cricket News

India vs South Africa 2025 1st Test Preview: Temba Bavuma’s men eye historic win amid spin challenge | Cricket News

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His eyelids flickering furiously, Temba Bavuma remembers a rendezvous with Kane Williamson at an award function in Mumbai two months ago. “I tried to ask him for some pointers (about winning in India). He wasn’t too open…” he recounts. Williamson was the wrong person, because an untimely groin strain had robbed him of the historic moment last year, when New Zealand blanked India 3-0. But the worldly-wise Kiwi talisman offered a simple piece of advice: “Make sure that you win the toss.” Since then, the South Africa captain, wearing a devilishly deadpan face, says he has been “practising my coin tossing skills.” The room roared and rolled in laughter. A favourable coin flip is among the several variables that make the longest format intriguing. “But…” he says, leaving the humour aside, “I think it is about playing good cricket. It is as easy as that, but it is hard.” In his third Test tour to India, Bavuma is well acquainted with the layered devils of the subcontinent. South Africa captain Temba Bavuma joked that he …

Kane Williamson returns for New Zealand’s three-Test cricket series against West Indies | Cricket News

Kane Williamson announces T20I retirement with immediate effect | Cricket News

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Charismatic batter and former New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson on Sunday called time on his T20 International career days before the commencement of a five-match series against the touring West Indies. Williamson, who played 93 T20I games for New Zealand, was recently appointed the strategic advisor for the IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants for the 2026 season. Following the announcement, the 35-year-old top-order batter was not included in the 14-member T20I squad for the series against the West Indies beginning here on Wednesday. Kane Williamson has called time on his 93-game T20 International career. Thank you for everything you gave the team in the shortest format 🖤🤍 Full story at https://t.co/itPtNwMPLK 📸 @PhotosportNZ pic.twitter.com/wzXz6MuWOF — BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) November 1, 2025 Williamson, who amassed 2575 runs T20Is but never scored a century, will also miss the ensuing ODI series to focus on the three Tests against the Caribbean side. Story continues below this ad He retires as New Zealand’s second-highest men’s T20I runs-scorer at an average of 33, including 18 half-centuries and a highest score of …