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Sophie Devine to Retire From ODIs After 2025 World Cup

Her final matches in October’s tournament will be followed by a casual 2025–26 New Zealand Cricket contract in a transition to new leadership.

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New Zealand captain Sophie Devine is to retire from one-day internationals after the World Cup later this year
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Overview

  • Sophie Devine announced on June 17 that she will retire from one-day internationals following the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025.
  • New Zealand Cricket confirmed she will join on a casual playing contract for the 2025–26 season after the World Cup.
  • Over nearly two decades Devine amassed 3,990 runs and 107 wickets in 152 ODIs, ranking fourth in runs and second in wickets for New Zealand women.
  • She stepped away earlier in 2025 for a mental health break and missed the entire Women’s Premier League season with Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
  • New Zealand open their World Cup campaign against Australia on October 1 in Indore, with a new ODI captain to be named ahead of the home summer.