New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has announced Will Young as the replacement for Kane Williamson. The former New Zealand captain announced his retirement from international cricket yesterday, just five days ahead of the England vs New Zealand 2nd Test at The Oval.
Will Young replaces Kane Williamson
Barring a fast-bowling travelling reserve in Ben Sears, NZC didn’t select a back-up batter for the England tour. Therefore, Young has been called upon. The 33-year-old hasn’t played a Test for New Zealand since December 2025 and wasn’t selected for the Ireland one-off Test.
A big welcome to Will Young, who joins the squad tomorrow as the team continues their prep for the second test against England starting this Wednesday 17 June.#ENGvNZ pic.twitter.com/Hd0EWsNPKi
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) June 13, 2026New Zealand’s squad for England Test series
Tom Latham (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Will Young (replaces Kane Williamson), Devon Conway, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner. Travelling Reserve: Ben Sears
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