India, June 12 -- Truly, the end of an era! New Zealand's greatest modern batsman, Kane Williamson, has officially announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket on Friday, June 12. The 35-year-old middle-order maestro brings down the curtain on a legendary 16-year career that established him not just as a national legend, but as one of the finest ambassadors the global game has ever seen, earning the nickname 'Kane Mama', affectionately given to him by Indian fans.

Why did Kane Williamson decide to step away now?

The announcement comes as a surprise mid-series decision, meaning Williamson will take no further part in New Zealand's current Test tour of England. Having already stepped away from T20 Internationals last N...