Kane Williamson resigns as captain of New Zealand and rejects a central contract.

Williamson is still determined to compete in all three formats.
It was a terrible T20 World Cup for New Zealand in 2024.
Williamson took the decision, according to New Zealand cricket, to extend his international career.
On June 19, Wednesday, Kane Williamson announced his resignation as the white-ball teams' captain and his denial of a central contract from the board for the 2024–25 season. On their official website, the New Zealand cricket board declared Williamson's choice, stating that the star batter decided to continue his international career.
Williamson's decision follows the Blackcaps' terrible performance in the T20 World Cup 2024, where they were eliminated in the group stages following defeats by Afghanistan and the West Indies. New Zealand play very little cricket at home during the 2024/25 season, especially during the January window.

"Kane Williamson has re-emphasised his long-term commitment to the BLACKCAPS in all three formats - despite declining a central contract for the 2024-25 year."

"The veteran of over 350 internationals will forgo a central contract and the captaincy of the BLACKCAPS white ball teams in a move he hopes will extend his international career."

"The 33-year-old has opted to take advantage of a particular set of circumstances this summer in which very little international cricket is being played in New Zealand during the January window," stated New Zealand cricket in a statement.
Williamson asserted that he is prepared to take a central deal in the future and added that his decision shouldn't be seen as a sign that he is losing enthusiasm in playing for his country.