Kane Williamson has announced his retirement from T20 internationals after months of speculation about his playing future, but has reaffirmed his focus on playing for New Zealand in Test cricket, starting with their three-Test series against West Indies in December.

Williamson, 35, has featured in 93 T20Is for New Zealand since his debut in October 2011. However, he opted out of their three-match series against Australia at the start of the month, then missed the subsequent 1-0 loss to England with a groin injury.

He returned to action for this week's 3-0 ODI series victory over the same opponents - his first appearances for New Zealand since the Champions Trophy final against India in March - but had flagged beforehand his shifting priorities, telling NZC of the "delicate balance" be

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