Sophie Devine To Retire From ODIs After 2025 World Cup
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New Zealand captain and one of their greatest ever players Sophie Devine has announced she'll retire from ODIs after this year's World Cup.
New Zealand women's captain Sophie Devine has announced she will retire from ODIs after this year's World Cup in India, stating it was the right time to 'start stepping away'. She made the announcement a day before New Zealand Cricket (NZC) will unveil a 17-player women's central contract list, which she wouldn't be in.
Devine, who has been the captain since 2020, led New Zealand to the T20 World Cup victory last year in Dubai. She has played in 152 ODIs and 146 T20 internationals for the White Ferns. Having made her ODI debut in 2006 against Australia, she has 3990 runs to her name in the format at an average of 31.66.
The 35-year-old will remain available for T20Is, though not on a central contract but more via a casual agreement.
'It feels like the right time for me to start stepping away," Devine said in a statement. 'It's important that everyone knows I'm focused and dedicated to giving this group everything I can before I step away. I'm really excited by where this young group is going and I'm looking forward to playing my part in the next six to nine months."
Head of Women's High Performance Liz Green said Devine reached an agreement with NZC to be involved on a 'case-by-case' basis.
'Sophie's given nearly 20 years of service to the White Ferns and NZC is fully supportive of her quest to find more balance at this stage in her career," Green said in a statement. 'We're pleased to be able to reach an agreement that means she can continue to be involved with the White Ferns on a case-by-case basis, whilst opening up the opportunity for another player to be contracted in full."
NZC chief executive Scott Weenink praised her contribution to the ODI team.
'Sophie has been an extraordinary leader and ambassador for the White Ferns," Weenink said. 'Supporting her move to a casual playing agreement will allow her to continue contributing to the White Ferns environment. Her legacy as one of the game's greatest allrounders and her commitment to nurturing the next generation makes this a positive step for both her and the White Ferns."
The Women's World Cup will be played in India and Sri Lanka from September to November.
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June 17, 2025, 08:11 IST
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