India, June 12 -- Kane Williamson's retirement marks the end of a defining chapter in New Zealand cricket. Widely regarded as the country's greatest all-format batter, Williamson was the cornerstone of the Black Caps for more than a decade, leading by example with both bat and captaincy. Under his leadership, New Zealand established itself as a consistent force in ICC tournaments, reaching multiple global finals and claiming the inaugural World Test Championship title in 2021. Calm under pressure and relentlessly consistent, Williamson played a central role in one of the most successful periods in New Zealand cricket history.

- The only New Zealand batter to score centuries in four consecutive Test matches.

- In 2016, he became the youn...