New Zealand great Kane Williamson retires from international cricket

New Zealand's most prolific run-scorer and arguably greatest-ever batsman announces immediate retirement.

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What happenedNew Zealand's most prolific run-scorer and arguably greatest-ever batsman announces immediate retirement.

What changedOne side frames it as "New Zealand great Kane Williamson retires from international cricket". The other frames it as "Kane Williamson retires: New Zealand great walks away on his own terms".

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Still Watching. One side frames it as "New Zealand great Kane Williamson retires from international cricket". The other frames it as "Kane Williamson retires: New Zealand great walks away on his own terms".

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Jun 12, 10:14 AM: India Today joined the source map.

Jun 12, 10:25 AM: The Times of India joined the source map.

Jun 12, 10:34 AM: The Belfast Telegraph joined the source map.

Jun 12, 10:36 AM: Al Jazeera English joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 4 sources · 1 bucket.

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Al Jazeera English1h ago