Kane Williamson non-committal on New Zealand future, opts for 'series by series' by approach

Kane Williamson remains non-committal on his international future for New Zealand and wants to keep things on a "series-by-series" basis. The former New Zealand captain has a young family and therefore is at such a stage in his career wherein he wants to strike a balance between his professional and personal commitments.

Williamson holds a casual contract with New Zealand Cricket (NZC) and that gives him the flexibility to explore opportunities in the evolving franchise-based T20 landscape globally.

"Yeah, it's almost series-by-series, and like I say after this, there's a pretty large block away from the group as well, and there'll be more conversations had," Williamson said during a press conference in Mount Maunganui as reported by ESPNCricinfo. "Yeah, so just kind of cross those bridges as we come, and like I mentioned earlier, just with the balance in mind for the young family."

Williamson announced his retirement from T20Is in November and is now only available in ODIs and Tests for the Blackcaps. New Zealand are slated to play a three-match ODI series against India, starting January 11, but it remains unclear whether Williamson will make himself available for the contest.

"Yeah, I mean, my position's still the same," Williamson added. "It's the balance, and I've got a young family, and that takes a lot of my time and attention now, and I'm still enjoying my cricket. As long as that's at the forefront...and New Zealand Cricket have been really helpful and respectful of that as well.

"And so whilst I'm still here, I want to try and contribute as much as I can and give to the team as much as I can, and it's great to be involved in this series at home again. I mean, there's quite a big break post this, so plenty more time to weigh all these things up."