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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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Indian ace shuttler Saina Nehwal and her husband Parupalli Kashyap had earlier announced their separation

Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap announced their separation few weeks ago

The couple has now decided to give their marriage another chance 

Indian shuttlers Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap (R) in frame

'Here we are, trying again': Saina Nehwal, Parupalli Kashyap give another shot to save their marriage weeks after announcing separation

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Brilliant batting displays from Yashasvi Jaiswal, Akash Deep, Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar propelled India to set a challenging 374-run target for England in the fifth Test.

England will be chasing a tough 374-run target against India in the fifth Test

Josh Tongue's 5-fer helped England bowl out India for 396 on Day 3 of the Oval Test

L-R: India's Yashasvi Jaiswal, Akash Deep, Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja in frame

IND vs ENG: After Jaiswal's ton, Akash-Jadeja-Washington's fifties helps India hand 374-run target to England in 5th Test despite Tongue's 5-fer

ACC has finally revealed the Asia Cup 2025 venues in UAE. Notably, Abu Dhabi and Dubai will host the Asia Cup matches

The two venues for the Asia Cup 2025 matches have been announced

Abu Dhabi and Dubai will host the Asia Cup 2025 matches

ACC announces venues for Asia Cup 2025 matches

Big News: ACC finally announces these 2 venues for Asia Cup 2025 matches, India vs Pakistan clash to be played here

The former India cricketer was left throughly impressed with Akash Deep's valiant knock of 66 during the third day of Oval Test against England

Dinesh Karthik showered praise on Akash Deep for his heroic knock of 66

Akash Deep was sent as a night-watchman to the crease

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'Couldn't have asked for anything more...': Dinesh Karthik hails Akash Deep for heroic half-century in Oval Test

India's star pacer Akash Deep received flak for giving tone-deaf send-off to England's Ben Duckett on Day 2 of the fifth Test at The Oval 

Akash Deep received heavy criticism for his send-off to Ben Duckett in 5th Test against England

It all happened after Akash Deep got the better of Ben Duckett on Day 2

England's Ben Duckett (L) and India's Akash Deep in a conversation in this frame

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

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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?