{
  "id": 19168944,
  "title": "Kane Williamson Reveals Emotional Conversation With Virat Kohli Before International Retirement, Says 'It Was Like Looking In The Mirror'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/kane-williamson-reveals-emotional-conversation-with-virat-kohli",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T14:15:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/kane-williamson-reveals-emotional-conversation-with-virat-kohli-before-international-retirement-says-it-was-like-looking-in-the-mirror"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Wellington, New Zealand - Former New Zealand cricket captain Kane Williamson has shared that he spoke with Indian batting champion Virat Kohli a day before revealing his retirement from international cricket. The conversation, according to Williamson, felt like a mirror reflection of their shared experiences in the sport. Both players had lengthy careers, took on leadership roles, and had families, enabling them to connect deeply over the emotional aspects of retiring from cricket.\n\nDuring an interview on the Between Two Beers Podcast, Williamson explained that the chat with Kohli helped him realize that it was time to step away from the game. He noted that their perspectives on cricket had evolved over the years, and personal priorities had shifted, prompting him to consider leaving the sport when he felt he was no longer playing for the same reasons that motivated him throughout his career.\n\nThe conversation with Kohli emphasized the importance of pursuing the game for intrinsic satisfaction rather than meeting external expectations or goals like reaching 10,000 runs. Williamson clarified that milestones were never a driving factor in his career; instead, he played for the love of the sport and personal fulfillment.",
  "summary": "Wellington [New Zealand], November 9: Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has revealed that he spoke to Indian batting star Virat Kohli a day before announcing his retirement from international cricket, describing the conversation as \"like looking in the mirror\". Williamson brought his distinguished 16-year international career to an end in June this year, retiring with several records and…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}