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.
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.
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.
At 38, Guptill plans to continue participating in T20 leagues worldwide, bringing his experience and talent to various international platforms.
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.
| Why in News | Key Points |
|---|---|
| Martin Guptill, New Zealand’s star batter, announces his retirement after 14 years in international cricket. | – Retirement: Announced from international cricket after a 14-year career. |
| Guptill has represented New Zealand in 198 ODIs, 122 T20Is, and 47 Tests, accumulating a total of 14,877 runs. | – Career Stats: 198 ODIs, 122 T20Is, 47 Tests, 14,877 runs. |
| He holds the record for the highest individual score in a Cricket World Cup with 237* runs. | – World Cup Record: 237* runs, highest individual score in a Cricket World Cup. |
| Guptill is New Zealand’s third-highest run-scorer in ODIs. | – ODI Rank: Third-highest run-scorer for New Zealand in ODIs. |
| His contributions in the 2019 World Cup included an important run-out of MS Dhoni in the semi-final, a match that helped New Zealand reach the final. | – World Cup 2019: Crucial run-out of MS Dhoni, New Zealand reached the final. |
| Guptill plans to continue playing in T20 leagues globally after his retirement. | – Future Plans: Continue playing in T20 leagues. |
| Guptill made 7,346 runs in ODIs, 3,531 in T20Is, and 2,586 in Tests. | – Runs in Formats: 7,346 (ODIs), 3,531 (T20Is), 2,586 (Tests). |
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