Wellington [New Zealand], After stepping down as captain of the national team, New Zealand cricketer Kane Williamson took to social media and expressed his feelings about leading the team for eight years.
"It's an honor and a privilege to have captained this team. After 8 years, it's time to hand it over. Lots of ups and downs, but it's all part of a wonderful journey with a great group of people. I'm excited for what's next for this team. and the cricket ahead of us," Williamson wrote on Instagram.
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Following New Zealand's surprise early exit from the T20 World Cup, Williamson said on Wednesday that he would resign from his domestic contract for the 2024-25 season and step down from the white-ball captaincy to extend his international career.
The 33-year-old opted to take advantage of a particular set of circumstances this summer with very little international cricket being played in New Zealand during the January window. New Zealand plays virtually little cricket at home this season. They are scheduled to play eight Tests, including a tour of India and a three-match home series against England in November and December.
"Yes, basically looking at the calendar ahead and having very little in the January window seemed like a very good opportunity to see it. Unfortunately, it meant turning down a central contract. My priority is still, absolutely, playing." For New Zealand, I think I'll miss maybe a handful of games, if any, over a [four-week] period.
Not much in that window. I felt it was a good opportunity...something different to explore with the family," Williamson told NZ Cricket.
Williamson has often been reticent to discuss his future plans in detail, and this remains true as his 34th birthday approaches.
"All the big events and key series are things that certainly whet the appetite and are exciting prospects, but they are in the future. Managing my time as best I can, after doing so for so many years, is important, and I know NZC is "We really support it, we'll see, but they are certainly interesting prospects," said the 33-year-old.
"It's an honor and a privilege to have captained this team. After 8 years, it's time to hand it over. Lots of ups and downs, but it's all part of a wonderful journey with a great group of people. I'm excited for what's next for this team. and the cricket ahead of us," Williamson wrote on Instagram.
https://www.instagram.com/p/C8eNsWgNxxS/?igsh=am4wd3ZpN3ZuaHN6
Following New Zealand's surprise early exit from the T20 World Cup, Williamson said on Wednesday that he would resign from his domestic contract for the 2024-25 season and step down from the white-ball captaincy to extend his international career.
The 33-year-old opted to take advantage of a particular set of circumstances this summer with very little international cricket being played in New Zealand during the January window. New Zealand plays virtually little cricket at home this season. They are scheduled to play eight Tests, including a tour of India and a three-match home series against England in November and December.
"Yes, basically looking at the calendar ahead and having very little in the January window seemed like a very good opportunity to see it. Unfortunately, it meant turning down a central contract. My priority is still, absolutely, playing." For New Zealand, I think I'll miss maybe a handful of games, if any, over a [four-week] period.
Not much in that window. I felt it was a good opportunity...something different to explore with the family," Williamson told NZ Cricket.
Williamson has often been reticent to discuss his future plans in detail, and this remains true as his 34th birthday approaches.
"All the big events and key series are things that certainly whet the appetite and are exciting prospects, but they are in the future. Managing my time as best I can, after doing so for so many years, is important, and I know NZC is "We really support it, we'll see, but they are certainly interesting prospects," said the 33-year-old.
