Neil Wagner recently shocked the world after announcing his retirement. The left-arm seamer called time to his International career after it was revealed that he will not be a part of the Australia Series at home.

While new stars were given the chance to shine, Australia have remained rampant throughout the Tour as they wreak havoc and have remained undefeated against the hosts. But Wagner's retirement was something that stirred the pot, raising questions about why he called time so early. Ross Taylor sparked a new debate after he claimed that Wagner was forced to retire, but Kane Williamson has refuted the claims. Kane Williamson clears the air after Ross Taylor's 'forced retirement' remark over Neil Wagner erupts into controversy Former Blackcaps star Ross Taylor sparked a massive debate after he claimed the retirement of pacer Neil Wagner was forced, and that there is distress in the Kiwi cricket camp. But Kane Williamson refuted Taylor's claims, saying that no one is forced to retire. Williamson shared his thoughts during a press conference ahead of the second Test match against Australia.