Kane Williamson's availability for New Zealand to be taken on 'series-by-series' basis

Williamson played all three Test matches in the recent series at home against West Indies but has retired from the T20I format.

The 35-year-old is not expected to take part in three ODIs against India in January, with his next assignment with Durban's Super Giants in the SA20 overlapping the series.

Williamson has only signed a casual playing with the New Zealand cricket board, that has opened up possibilities of missing certain games or series.

He said: "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.

"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."

New Zealand are set to visit England and Australia for marquee Test series' next year, with the Black Caps also set to play a one-off Test against Ireland in Stormont in 2026.

Williamson added: "Yeah, those (England and Australia) are amazing tours, and I've had a few of them in my time, and as we know, the depth as well in New Zealand Cricket at the moment is outstanding.

"And for me, I mean, yeah, like I say, I've been involved with a few of them before, and my position is still the same, and it's sort of executing that balance as well as I can.

"Still wanting to very much respect that, there's a team being built, and so you're wanting to give as much as you can to it, you know, whilst you're here."