Indian superstar cricketer Virat Kohli has reacted to the retirement of New Zealand’s legendary batsman and former captain Kane Williamson. Kane Williamson retired from international cricket on Friday. He surprised the whole world by retiring during the ongoing Test series from England. On Williamson’s retirement, Virat said that the journey from rival to friend. Watching you bat and competing against you over the years has been a joy for me, but more than that, I value our friendship and our shared vision for the game as well as beyond.

Well done friend, life has just begun – Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli shared a post on social media, “The journey from rival to friend over the years. It has been a pleasure for me to watch you bat and play against you for so many years, but more than that, our friendship and our shared thoughts within the game as well as beyond are priceless to me. Whenever we talk or meet, I always cherish them. Brother, all the best for you always. You have done your part, now you deserve to enjoy it to the fullest and relax.” Well done friend, life has just begun.”

From an opponent to a friend over the years. It’s been a pleasure watching you bat and compete against you over so many years but more than that I value our friendship and shared perspectives on the game and beyond. I continue to cherish every time we speak or meet. Wishing you…

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) June 12, 2026

What did Kane Williamson say after retiring?

In a press release issued by New Zealand Cricket, Kane Williamson said, “I have been thinking about this for a long time, but now I feel this is the right time. I have always had a passion and hunger for international cricket, and I am proud of the fact that I have given my best performance in every match I have played for New Zealand.”

Kane Williamson’s international career was like this

Kane Williamson played 110 Tests, 175 ODIs and 93 T20 International matches for New Zealand. Williamson scored 9,515 runs in Test cricket, 7,257 runs in ODI and 2,575 runs in T20 International.

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