Williamson retired hurt during the second T20I against Pakistan after experiencing tightness in his right hamstring
This incident took place in Hamilton on January 14, during the first innings of the match
Williamson had scored 26 runs off 15 balls, including three fours and a six, before retiring hurt
Williamson has had a series of injuries recently, including an ACL injury in 2023 and a thumb fracture during the World Cup
His injury led to him missing the remainder of the T20 series against Pakistan
Despite Williamson's absence, New Zealand won the match by 21 runs and took a 2-0 lead in the series
New Zealand coach Gary Stead hinted that Will Young might join the side for the third T20I in Williamson's absence
Tim Southee took over the captaincy duties for the rest of the match following Williamson’s retirement
With upcoming Test matches, there was a focus on ensuring Williamson's fitness for these games, deeming them a higher priority
The injury was a significant setback for the team, but players like Finn Allen and Ben Sears stepped up their performance in the series