Overview
- Williamson has turned down his 2025–26 central contract with New Zealand Cricket to manage his workload and pursue lucrative franchise opportunities
- He will skip New Zealand’s two-Test tour of Zimbabwe in late July and August to lead London Spirit in England
- New Black Caps coach Rob Walter said Williamson remains committed to international cricket and expects his return to the side
- The veteran’s role in upcoming T20 and ODI series is undecided but New Zealand Cricket is prepared to accommodate his availability
- New Zealand’s schedule after Zimbabwe includes a T20I series against Australia, limited-overs tours in England and a home summer against the West Indies