‘Like looking in the mirror’ – Kane Williamson opens up on emotional conversation with Virat Kohli

Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson revealed that a conversation with Virat Kohli the day before announcing his international retirement provided him clarity. Speaking on the Between Two Beers Podcast, Williamson described the discussion as "like looking in the mirror" due to their parallel experiences with long careers, international captaincy, and parenthood.

Williamson noted that the exchange addressed evolving motivations, avoiding the trap of "playing for the gallery," and navigating changing priorities. He also explained that reaching the 10,000-run Test milestone was never a personal goal, prioritizing his own fulfillment over chasing statistical benchmarks before retiring.