NEW ZEALAND captain Kane Williamson this week turned down a central contract with New Zealand Cricket and relinquished his position as the Black Caps’ white-ball captain.
The 33-year-old said he still wanted to play international cricket but also pursue an overseas opportunity during the New Zealand summer. This was impossible under the Kiwis’ rules, which stipulate that contracted players must be available to play international cricket and domestic T20 cricket in the Super Smash, which will take place in January, the same time as a host of franchise leagues around the w...