The legendary New Zealand batsman, who has played 367 matches and scored over 7300 ODI runs, announced his retirement from international cricket a few days before the Champions Trophy.
A veteran New Zealand batsman announced his retirement from international cricket. He had played 367 games for the Blackcaps.
Ankush Pandey
Highlights:
- A star batter from New Zealand has announced that he is retiring.
- Martin Guptill has represented New Zealand in 367 games.
- He scored the most runs for New Zealand in T20I.
38-year-old Martin Guptill, one of the top cricket players in New Zealand, has officially announced his retirement from international competition. Throughout his remarkable 14-year career (2009–2022), Guptill played 367 games for the Blackcpas in all formats, setting numerous white-ball cricket records and amassing 23 international hundreds.
Guptill departs as New Zealand's leading T20I run scorer with 3,531 runs in 122 games. He is third on New Zealand's all-time record with 7,346 runs in ODIs, behind Ross Taylor and Stephen Fleming. When New Zealand defeated the West Indies at Eden Park in 2009, Guptill made a memorable debut and became the first New Zealand player to score a century in his first One-Day International. Later that year, he was also included in the ICC World ODI XI.
Martin Guptill's astonishing career
In the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup quarterfinal in Wellington, Guptill set a new record of 237 not out against the West Indies, which was the highest individual score in a World Cup match and the first ODI double-century for New Zealand. The Kiwi legend also had some incredible knocks, including 189 not out against England in 2013 and 180 not out against South Africa in 2017. These knocks rank in the top four ODI scores for the Blackcaps as well.
Guptill's epic 105 off 54 balls against Australia in Auckland in 2018 and his blazing 101 not out off 69 balls against South Africa in East London in 2012 are two of his most notable T20I hundreds. With 2,586 runs in 47 games, Guptill made a significant contribution to Test cricket, even though he is better known for his white-ball exploits. His three Test hundreds include a career-high 189 against Bangladesh in 2010, 109 against Zimbabwe in 2011, and 156 against Sri Lanka in 2015.
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Guptill on his retirement
Guptill said that he felt incredibly fortunate and happy to have played in 367 games for his country, and that playing for the Blackcaps was his childhood dream. The 38-year-old went on to thank his coaches and teammates for all of their support over the years. Guptill also gave thanks to his family and the cricket fans in New Zealand.
"I have always dreamed of playing for New Zealand as a kid, and I am incredibly lucky and proud to have played in 367 games for my nation. I will always cherish the memories I have made wearing the Silver Fern with a fantastic group of people. I would like to thank all my teammates and coaching staff over the years, especially Mark O'Donnell who has been a constant source of support and guidance throughout my career, coaching me from Under 19 level onwards," said Guptill.
My manager, Leanne McGoldrick, deserves special recognition for all of the hard work that went on behind the scenes, and I will always be grateful for your support. Thank you to my wife, Laura, and our lovely kids, Harley and Teddy. I appreciate everything you have given up for me and our family, Laura. Through all of the highs and lows that come with the game, you have been my strongest ally, my pillar of support, and my advisor. I will always be appreciative. Lastly, I want to express my gratitude to all of the cricket supporters in New Zealand and around the globe for their unwavering support over the years," he continued.
The last time Martin Guptill played for New Zealand was in October 2022.
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