Martin Guptill Announces Retirement from International Cricket

New Zealand’s prolific opener, Martin Guptill, has officially retired from international cricket, concluding a distinguished 14-year career that began in 2009. Throughout his tenure, Guptill represented the Black Caps in 198 One Day Internationals (ODIs), 122 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), and 47 Test matches, amassing a total of 14,877 runs across all formats.

Career Highlights

ODI Achievements: Guptill scored 7,346 runs in ODIs, placing him third on New Zealand’s all-time run-scorers list. Notably, he holds the record for the highest individual score in Cricket World Cup history, with an unbeaten 237 against the West Indies during the 2015 quarter-final.

T20I Records: In T20Is, Guptill accumulated 3,531 runs, making him New Zealand’s leading run-scorer in the format.

Test Contributions: Over 47 Test matches, he contributed 2,586 runs, including three centuries and 17 half-centuries.

Memorable Moments

One of the most pivotal moments in Guptill’s career was his direct-hit run-out of MS Dhoni during the 2019 World Cup semi-final against India, a play that was instrumental in propelling New Zealand to the final.

Future Endeavors

At 38, Guptill plans to continue participating in T20 leagues worldwide, bringing his experience and talent to various international platforms.

Personal Reflections

Expressing gratitude, Guptill stated, “As a young kid it was always my dream to play for New Zealand and I feel incredibly lucky and proud to have played 367 games for my country.” He extended thanks to his teammates, coaching staff, family, and fans for their unwavering support throughout his career.

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