New Zealand's Kane Williamson looking forward to final Test at 'iconic' Lord's

The 35-year-old is set for a 110th appearance in Test cricket, and his fourth in the white clothing for the Black Caps at the Home of Cricket.

The veteran top-order batter opted out of a national contract last year, and with his career winding down, Williamson wants to saviuor every moment at the iconic venue.

"It's always a special Test," Williamson said of playing at Lord's. "I think if you look over your career, you only get... well depends on how long you play for... but yeah, I've played for a while and you only get a handful of opportunities to come to Lords and play.

"I think the way they maintain the tradition, is quite special. It's unique to Lords; the history that surrounds it, the effort that goes into, to all of that, you come here and you, you notice those differences to all other grounds.

"Walking out to the pitch through the long room, bumping into a few members, and obviously the lunches are iconic. There's a number of things that are memorable here.

"But it is a special place to play and I think everybody feels that their first time and also values every opportunity that they have. To have the experience that you have here.

"I know for a number of players in the dressing room, it's their first time and they're pretty excited at that prospect."

Williamson will forever be part of the Lord's folklore having struck a Test century in 2015 and having his name etched on the honours board in the visiting dressing room.

The veteran has scored 9 497 runs in his Test career that includes 33 hundreds and be looking to for big performance in his country's colours.

"I suppose the honours board is something that people talk a lot about," Williamson added. "A memorable time some time ago, but I do remember it fondly."

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