Did Simon Doull Hint Kane Williamson Retirement? Here's the Truth

Kane Williamson has been struggling for form, scoring only 18 runs in two innings against England in the first Test at one of the best cricket stadiums in the world, Lord's. His poor run included a duck after being dismissed by Ollie Robinson. With the former captain set to turn 36 in August, many fans have started questioning Kane Williamson retirement.

While talks about his future were already growing, former New Zealand fast bowler and one of the best cricket commentators, Simon Doull, added more interest during commentary on Sky Sports NZ by suggesting that a major announcement could be coming soon.

Doull did not reveal any further details, which only increased the speculation across social media. Simon Doull announcement gained even more attention because Williamson had mentioned before the Lord's Test that this might be his last match at the famous ground.

Is Kane Williamson Going to Retire From Test Cricket?

Doull's comments gave more importance to Kane Williamson retirement possibility, with fans making their own guesses from a conversation that revealed very little.

What many fans find hard to accept is Williamson's outstanding record in Test cricket. In 109 matches, he has scored 9,515 runs in 195 innings at an average of 54.1. His tally includes 33 centuries and more than 38 fifties. He is now only 485 runs away from becoming the 16th player in Test history to reach the landmark of 10,000 Test runs.

If he achieves that mark, Kane Williamson will also become the first New Zealand batter to reach the milestone. Fans are eager to see him continue playing for the national team, as India will also be visiting New Zealand later this year for a significant series with 5 T20Is, 5 ODIs, and 2 Test matches.