"Story Time With Kane Williamson"

Cain Williamson shares insights into his life after retiring from professional cricket, discussing the transition from a structured playing schedule to a more relaxed lifestyle. He enjoys spending time with family, pursuing golf, and reflecting on his career while also working on a book with journalist Dylan Cleaver. Williamson expresses satisfaction with his decision to retire, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing family and personal well-being over the demands of the game.

Williamson also highlights his involvement in developing a new protective cricket box, addressing the longstanding issue of inadequate safety equipment in the sport. He notes the positive feedback received from players and the success of the product, which aims to enhance player safety. The conversation touches on his experiences in coaching roles and the potential for future involvement in cricket, as well as his reflections on the current New Zealand team and their upcoming challenges in international cricket.

On this special episode of The Agenda, ACC Head G Lane & Dylan Cleaver are joined by the Great Man himself, Kane Williamson aka Steady The Ship, for a wide-ranging yarn about walking away from international cricket, a timely phone call with Virat Kohli, life after the game, and why the side he’s left behind might be frighteningly good. For a man who spent a career looking utterly unbothered by the fastest bowlers on earth, knowing when to stop was the hard part. Williamson reveals the decision had been circling for “18 months, two years”, from a thought that landed mid-tour in Sri Lanka (“what am I doing here?”) to the moment on the Lord’s balcony when it finally felt right. The day before he announced it, he spoke to Virat Kohli. He calls it “like looking in the mirror.” But this is the ACC, so it doesn’t stay sensible for long: the new golf obsession, the admission that his favourite shadow-batting shot was actually a leave, and a genuinely extensive discussion about cricket boxes, including Mitch Marsh celebrating getting struck flush while wearing Williamson’s Cover protection. And the big one for Black Caps fans... “This is the most talented New Zealand cricket team I’ve ever been a part of.” He explains why it’s now on the next generation to own it, and why the bowling depth should scare people. Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE! Brought to you by Export Ultra!

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