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ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024

Kane Williamson has stepped down as captain in the white-ball format in an attempt to prolong his white-ball career after New Zealand's early exit from T20 World Cup 2024.

Kane Williamson walks back to the dressing room after losing his wicket during T20 World Cup 2024 (Getty Images)

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Why Kane Williamson stepped down as New Zealand's white-ball captain months ahead of Champions Trophy 2025? Reason revealed!

Kane Williamson wants to continue playing for New Zealand but has refused the central contract to play franchise cricket and spend time with his family.

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson after losing his wicket during T20 World Cup 2024 clash (Getty Images)

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After New Zealand's early exit from T20 World Cup 2024, captain Kane Williamson declines central contract to pursue 'overseas opportunity'

T20 World Cup 2024: New Zealand's veteran pacer Lockie Ferguson created world record when he bowled four maiden overs and got three wickets against PNG.

Lockie Ferguson after being named 'Player of the match' against PNG (Getty Images)

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Lockie Ferguson takes a dig at pitches used in IPL 2024 after bowling 4 maiden overs in record-breaking spell

New Zealand will face Papua New Guinea for the 39th match of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024. This will be the last T20 World Cup for Trent Boult.

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NZ vs PNG, T20 World Cup 2024 Live Streaming: When and where to watch New Zealand vs Papua New Guinea clash online?

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India Test great Cheteshwar Pujara announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket on August 24, 2025. 

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Cheteshwar Pujara announced his retirement on August 24. 

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Cheteshwar Pujara scored 7195 Test runs in 103	matches. 

Cheteshwar Pujara last featured for India in 2023 during WTC final against Australia. 

Cheteshwar Pujara, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli of India react during Day 3 of the ICC World Test Championship Final between India and New Zealand at The Hampshire Bowl on June 20, 2021 in Southampton, England. 

Cheteshwar Pujara, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli of India react during Day 3 of the ICC World Test Championship Final between India and New Zealand at The Hampshire Bowl on June 20, 2021 in Southampton, England.

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New Zealand vs Papua New Guinea Full Scorecard

NZ vs PNG, Match 39, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, 17 June 2024 - Info

Why Kane Williamson stepped down as New Zealand's white-ball captain months ahead of Champions Trophy 2025? Reason revealed!

Match Details

ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024

Mon 17 June, 20:00:00 IST

New Zealand, who chose to field

Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Umpires

Umpire
Paul Reiffel (AUS), Langton Rusere (ZIM) and Joel Wilson (WI)

Referee
David Boon (AUS)

News updates

Why Kane Williamson stepped down as New Zealand's white-ball captain months ahead of Champions Trophy 2025? Reason revealed!

After New Zealand's early exit from T20 World Cup 2024, captain Kane Williamson declines central contract to pursue 'overseas opportunity'

Lockie Ferguson takes a dig at pitches used in IPL 2024 after bowling 4 maiden overs in record-breaking spell

NZ vs PNG, T20 World Cup 2024 Live Streaming: When and where to watch New Zealand vs Papua New Guinea clash online?

New Zealand vs Papua New Guinea Full Scorecard

NZ vs PNG, Match 39, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, 17 June 2024 - Info

Why Kane Williamson stepped down as New Zealand's white-ball captain months ahead of Champions Trophy 2025? Reason revealed!

Match Details

ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024

Mon 17 June, 20:00:00 IST

New Zealand, who chose to field

Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Umpires

UmpirePaul Reiffel (AUS), Langton Rusere (ZIM) and Joel Wilson (WI)

RefereeDavid Boon (AUS)

News updates

Why Kane Williamson stepped down as New Zealand's white-ball captain months ahead of Champions Trophy 2025? Reason revealed!

After New Zealand's early exit from T20 World Cup 2024, captain Kane Williamson declines central contract to pursue 'overseas opportunity'

Lockie Ferguson takes a dig at pitches used in IPL 2024 after bowling 4 maiden overs in record-breaking spell

NZ vs PNG, T20 World Cup 2024 Live Streaming: When and where to watch New Zealand vs Papua New Guinea clash online?

Umpire
Paul Reiffel (AUS), Langton Rusere (ZIM) and Joel Wilson (WI)

Referee
David Boon (AUS)