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Sophie Devine will retire from ODIs after the World Cup in 2025.

Posted on June 17, 2025 by [email protected]

Sophie Devine, a mainstay of New Zealand will be leaving the ODI format after this year’s World Cup. She will therefore choose to sign a casual playing contract for the 2025–2026 season, New Zealand Cricket said on Tuesday, June 17.

In both ODIs and T20Is, the 35-year-old has enjoyed a stellar career for New Zealand. Over the course of her 152 appearances for the national team the second most after Suzie Bates. She has risen from her initial position as a No. 11 in 50-over cricket to become one of the most crucial hitters in the team. She has hit 16 fifties and eight hundred, second only to Bates. In addition to his fourth-highest 3990 runs. Devine has taken 107 wickets. Which is second only to Lea Tahuhu.

In 2020, the all-round player was named New Zealand’s permanent captain last year. They won the T20 World Cup under her direction. In the last two tournaments. They have not advanced past the group stages in the ODI format.

Sophie Devine

Devine stated, “It feels like the right time for me to start stepping away,” in reference to her choice. “I consider myself extremely lucky to have had NZC’s help in resolving the issue. So that I can continue to support the White Ferns. Before I leave, I want everyone to know that I’m committed and focused on giving this group my all. I’m eager to contribute over the next six to nine months. Am quite pleased about the direction this young group is taking.”

According to Liz Green, the Head of Women’s High Performance at NZC. Devine’s choice to sign a casual deal will allow another athlete to sign a full contract. As the 17-member core contracts list will be revealed tomorrow.

Green stated that Sophie has served the White Ferns for almost 20 years, and NZC is completely in support of her efforts to find greater balance at this point in her career.

We are happy that we were able to come to a deal that allows her to continue playing for the White Ferns on an as-needed basis while providing room for another player to sign a full contract.

Glenn Maxwell announces his retirement from ODI

Posted on June 2, 2025June 2, 2025 by [email protected]

In order to fully focus on T20 cricket, Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has declared his retirement from ODI cricket. Maxwell played in 149 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) between 2012 and 2025. Amassing 3990 runs and taking 77 wickets. In 2015 and 2023, he played for Australia’s World Cup-winning teams.

Maxwell was a powerful hitter who averaged 33.81 runs per game with a strike rate of 126.70. In the 2023 World Cup, he scored an undefeated 201 against Afghanistan. Which is considered to be his best ODI performance to date and maybe the best innings ever played. He recorded 23 half-centuries and three more hundred. In his bowling career, he picked four four-fers and was a good offspinner. In addition to being an excellent fielder. He has 91 catches in the format.

According to Cricket Australia, Maxwell made the choice in preparation of the 2026 T20 World Cup. Which will be played in India and Sri Lanka. Maxwell’s goal to concentrate on the Big Bash League and other international obligations was also mentioned by the board.

“I think back to right at the start I was picked ahead of my time and out of the blue,” Maxwell stated, looking back on his career and retirement decision. Being able to play a few games for Australia made me feel proud. I assumed I would only experience it.

I’ve been lucky to experience the highs and lows of being dropped, being brought back, participating in a couple World Cups, and being a member of some outstanding teams ever since.

Glenn Maxwell

Earlier this year, Maxwell played his final ODI match against India in the Champions Trophy. Maxwell will not be participating in the current IPL due to a leg injury.

My body’s reaction to the situation led me to believe that. I was failing the team in some way. I had a pleasant talk with the Chair of Selectors, George Bailey. He responded on the Final Word Podcast when I asked him what he thought might happen in the future.

It’s time to start setting things up so that people in my position can try their hand at it and take over the role, I told him, since I don’t think I’ll make it. The 2027 World Cup came up. In order to keep that position, I hope they have adequate lead time.

“I used to say that if I still felt like I could play, I wouldn’t give up my place. I didn’t want to play purely for selfish motives and wait for a few series.

“They have the best view of the lineup heading into the next World Cup because they are heading in such a clear way. I am aware of how crucial that preparation is.

Former captain and current chair of selectors George Bailey praised Maxwell on his career. Glenn Maxwell who was instrumental in two ODI World Cup victories. He will go down as one of the most thrilling performers in one-day cricket. He is incredibly talented and skilled by nature. His field enthusiasm, missed ball abilities, and longevity have all been outstanding. His passion and commitment to representing Australia is yet another remarkable feature.

He still has a lot to give Australia in the T20 format, thankfully. If all goes according to plan, he will play a key role in the upcoming year as we prepare for the World Cup in early 2019.

Indian cricketer Siddarth Kaul has retired.

Posted on November 29, 2024 by [email protected]

Fast bowler Siddarth Kaul has announced his intention to retire from Indian cricket, capping a career that started with a first-class match in Mohali 17 years ago. The statement was made on Instagram by the 34-year-old. Who played for India in three ODIs and an equal number of T20Is.

“I had a dream while I was a kid playing cricket in Punjabi fields. I’ve always wanted to represent my nation. By God’s grace, I was awarded India’s T20I team’s cap number 75 and the ODI team’s cap number 221, he stated. “The time has now come to call time on my career in India and announce my retirement.”

Kaul’s successful 2008 Under-19 World Cup campaign, led by Virat Kohli, is one of his most notable professional accomplishments. He played a significant role in Punjab’s white-ball teams on the domestic scene over the years. Including winning the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in the 2023–24 season and finishing as the team’s top wicket-taker with 16 in 10 games. In last year’s Vijay Hazare Trophy, Kaul also led the team’s charts.

Siddarth Kaul participated in two games in the current Ranji Trophy campaign and three County Championship games for Northamptonshire earlier this year. Although he was wicketless in both of those contests. He has taken 297 wickets at a total of 26.77 from 88 first-class matches.

Additionally, he participated in 55 IPL games for three different teams: the Delhi Daredevils, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. During the 2017 and 2018 seasons, he took as many as 37 wickets for SRH, earning him a call-up to the Indian national side for the 2018 tour of the United Kingdom. In addition, Kaul participated in India’s successful Asia Cup campaign that year. In February 2019, he played his final six games for India.

Dwayne Bravo retires from all cricket

Posted on September 27, 2024 by [email protected]

Dwayne Bravo, whose injury ended his CPL 2024, has announced his retirement from all cricket-related activities. He is the all-time top wicket-taker in T20 history. Bravo retired from the IPL last year. Bravo posted on Instagram on Thursday (September 26) to announce his retirement. “21 years as a professional cricketer – it’s been an incredible journey, filled with many highs and a few lows,” Bravo wrote. The main reason I was able to fulfill my dream was that I gave you my all at every turn. Even though I really want to keep our relationship going, it’s time to accept reality.

“My body can no longer withstand the pain, the breakdowns, and the strain, but my mind wants to keep going. I can’t put myself in a situation where I could disappoint my supporters, my teammates, or the teams I play for.

Thus, I humbly declare my official resignation from the sport. The Champion says goodbye for now.

The legendary West Indian cricket player had already left the national team in 2021 and had since dabbled in coaching in addition to working as a freelancer in the T20 leagues. Bravo has worked with his IPL team, Chennai Super Kings, for the past 12 months. He was also named Afghanistan’s bowling consultant for the 2024 T20 World Cup in the USA and the West Indies.

Dwayne Bravo

Bravo had an 18-year T20 cricket career during which he won titles with teams in the CPL, IPL, Pakistan Super League, and Big Bash League. Before helping St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots win their first CPL championship in 2021. He led Trinbago Knight Riders to back-to-back triumphs in 2017 and 2018. This makes three of his five CPL victories with the team. In addition, he guided the West Indies to victory in two World Cups and finished his career with 631 wickets in 582 matches played in the game’s shortest format.

Dwayne won championships with his CPL clubs in the Big Bash League, the IPL, the Pakistan Super League, and the CPL throughout his 18-year career in Twenty20 cricket. Leading Trinbago Knight Riders to back-to-back championships in 2017 and 2018, he has three CPL titles with the team.

In 2021, he will lead St Kitts & Nevis Patriots to their first title. Dwayne was also the captain of the West Indies team that won the World Cup twice. He finishes his career with 631 wickets in 582 matches, the fewest in the game’s history. He declared at the beginning of the current CPL season that it will be his final one. His chances of being retained by MI Emirates in the UAE’s ILT20 were dashed earlier this week when he sustained a groin injury while fielding in a CPL 2024 match.

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