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Test Cricket Priority: Williamson Skips West Indies ODIs to Prepare for World Test Championship Series

Kane Williamson will miss New Zealand's ODI series vs West Indies (November 16-22) to prepare for World Test Championship series starting December 2. Decision follows November 1 T20I retirement. Will play Plunket Shield from November 26 for red-ball readiness.

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The Cricket Standard Desk

November 9, 2025

Kane Williamson announced decision to skip West Indies ODI series (November 16-22) to prepare for World Test Championship series starting December 2, prioritizing Test cricket five days after T20I retirement.