Overview
- Williamson said he will evaluate his New Zealand Test availability one series at a time as thoughts of retirement enter his mind.
- He has not made a final call after the Bay Oval Test and signaled a tilt toward family priorities over full-time international duty.
- He and his family will fly to South Africa this week, with Williamson set to play the SA20, including a stint with Durban's Super Giants.
- Operating on a casual playing agreement, he is no longer obliged to be available for every New Zealand assignment.
- New Zealand’s next Test windows are a one-off Ireland match in May 2026, an England series in June, then India at home and a tour of Australia later in 2026, which could shape his pursuit of 10,000 career Test runs.