Williamson plans to pursue an ‘overseas opportunity’ during the New Zealand summer.
Kane Williamson has turned down a new central contract and stepped down as captain of New Zealand’s white-ball teams.
New Zealand’s all-time leading Test run-scorer said he still planned to play international cricket but that “pursuing an overseas opportunity” meant he could not commit to a central contract.
Williamson’s decision comes after New Zealand were knocked out in the group stage the T20 World Cup following defeats to West Indies and Afghanistan.
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