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Sophie Devine to Retire From ODIs After 2025 World Cup

Remaining on a casual T20 international contract, she will oversee the transition to a new ODI captain before the next New Zealand season.

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

Overview

  • New Zealand Cricket confirmed Devine will step down from one-day internationals at the conclusion of the ICC Women’s World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, which begins on September 30.
  • She will continue representing the White Ferns in T20 internationals under a case-by-case casual agreement for the 2025–26 season.
  • Across 152 ODIs, Devine has amassed 3,990 runs and taken 107 wickets since her debut in 2006, and she led New Zealand to a bronze medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and the 2024 T20 World Cup title.
  • New Zealand Cricket announced its 17 centrally contracted women’s players for 2025–26 on June 18, with Devine excluded from full-time contracts.
  • A successor for the ODI captaincy will be appointed ahead of the New Zealand summer to lead the team beyond the World Cup.