NZ great Kane Williamson’s retirement after the first Test did not upset the team, as Henry Nicholls stepped in and batted well vs England, but retiring midway through an overseas series can throw the team’s balance into disarray. Playing for the country is a privilege and an honour, not to be taken lightly

You don’t want Greatest Of All Time to become Get Out It’s Time. Don’t be that life of the party who overstays his welcome.