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"He's so humble": Neil Wagner reflects on Kane Williamson's incredible cricket career

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Sat, 13 Jun 2026, 2:42pm
Neil Wagner of New Zealand celebrates with Kane Williamson of New Zealand after winning the First Test match in the series between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Hagley Oval on March 13, 2023 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Joe Allison/Getty Images)
Neil Wagner of New Zealand celebrates with Kane Williamson of New Zealand after winning the First Test match in the series between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Hagley Oval on March 13, 2023 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Joe Allison/Getty Images)

The Kane Williamson era is over. 

The Black Cap is stepping away from international cricket ahead of the second test against England – pulling stumps on an extraordinary career. 

Williamson finishes with the most New Zealand test runs, most centuries and an astonishing average of 54.06. 

Neil Wagner —a long-time teammate of Williamson— told Piney he was meticulous about what he did, and the effort he put in was second to none.  

“I think he can look back, y’know, fondly and know he’s probably played arguably the biggest part ever in New Zealand cricket, in creating, I guess, a legacy, but also an environment that others can come in and flourish.”  

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