Wellington, Nov. 9 -- Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has revealed that he spoke to Indian batting star Virat Kohli a day before announcing his retirement from international cricket, describing the conversation as "like looking in the mirror".

Williamson brought his distinguished 16-year international career to an end in June this year, retiring with several records and achievements to his name. He finished as New Zealand's highest run-scorer in international cricket, with 19,346 runs, including 48 centuries and six double-centuries.

In Test cricket, he ended his career as New Zealand's leading run-scorer with 9,515 runs, comprising 33 centuries and six double-centuries. His retirement came as a surprise to many, as he was le...