Following his retirement from international cricket Kane Williamson has been the recipient of widespread praise from the cricketing world and it was none other than Sachin Tendulkar leading the tributes for the outstanding New Zealand batter. The decision to retire from the game has certainly been a surprise to most particularly in the wake of the ongoing three-match Test series against England which New Zealand currently find themselves down in the opening fixture of. The 35-year-old made scores of 0 and 18 in the first Test at Lord's as New Zealand suffered defeat at the hands of England. Soon after the news broke Tendulkar tweeted a touching message where he said he had "never seen a more complete batter than Kane Williamson" and praised his character as well as his career over a superb period at the top of the international game. Sachin Tendulkar Praises Williamson's Batting And Character The Indian legend's message: "From the time I started playing cricket, Kane Williamson has been one of the most technically compact and magnificent batters I have seen. Balance, timing, and that trademark calm at the crease came together to make his batting one of the most consistently pleasing sights in world cricket. A thorough gentleman and a true role model for youngsters." Watch Here : From the time I started playing cricket, Kane Williamson has been one of the most technically compact and magnificent batters I have seen. Balance, timing, and that trademark calm at the crease came together to make his batting one of the most consistently pleasing sights in… — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) June 12, 2026 Tendulkar concluded the message with a slight touch of humour regarding the nature of Williamson's absence from international cricket for bowlers globally "His retirement will probably be received with unexpected relief in more than a few bowling camps. Wishing him luck and success in his next chapter." Williamson has always been lauded for his elegant and composed batting style and his success across all formats where he managed to prove himself one of the best batters in the world during his time at the crease. It was the composure he showed during matches and in all conditions that proved him to be one of the most consistent batters of his generation. Also Read | Another Sooryavanshi Star? Vaibhav's 10-Year-Old Brother Aashirwad Hits Century A Remarkable Career Comes To An End Williamson's retirement marks the end of an incredible career spanning across many years in international cricket. The 35-year-old scored a remarkable 19,000+ runs and 48 international centuries across all three formats of the game, and played a pivotal role in many of the great achievements of New Zealand's international teams. In a statement where he explained his decision, Williamson commented that "the time felt right to step down from international cricket". Kane Williamson added : "I've thought about it for a while, but over the last few days it's become clear now is the right time. I've always felt a strong drive and hunger for international cricket, and I take pride in knowing I've given it my all in every match I've played for New Zealand." He went on to add his confidence in the progression of New Zealand cricket: "Continuing with anything less wouldn't be right and I feel fortunate to step away on my own terms. I leave feeling optimistic about where this group is heading. There's a huge amount of talent, and a real desire to do something special with this New Zealand team. It's a team I love, and I feel incredibly fortunate to have been part of it for so long. It will continue to be dear to my heart." The departure of Kane Williamson marks the end of a brilliant career where he not only gained respect for his batting abilities and leadership skills but also for his demeanor both on and off the field a factor that made him a revered figure in world cricket something that was certainly cemented by his tribute from batting legend Sachin Tendulkar.