New Zealand adds Will Young to test squad after Kane Williamson retires from international duty

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FILE - New Zealand's Will Young plays a shot during the first one day international cricket match between Bangladesh and New Zealand in Mirpur, Bangladesh, Friday, April 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Mosaraf Hossain, file)

LONDON (AP) — New Zealand has called in Will Young to its test squad to replace Kane Williamson, who retired from all international cricket Friday in mid-series in England.

Young is scheduled to arrive in Britain on Sunday for the remaining two test matches against England, the team announced Saturday.

The The 35-year-old Williamson had scored 0 and 18 against England in the test loss at Lord’s last week and dropped himself out of the rest of the series which resumes Wednesday at The Oval. He then announced his retirement from international cricket.

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New Zealand’s Kane Williamson leaves the pitch after losing his wicket during the first day of the test match between England and New Zealand at Lord’s cricket ground in London, Thursday, June 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

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