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New Zealand Legend Sophie Devine To Retire From ODIs After 2025 Women's World Cup

Debashis Sarangi

Sophie Devine to retire from ODIs after WC [Source: @WHITE_FERNS/X]Sophie Devine to retire from ODIs after WC [Source: @WHITE_FERNS/X]

In a significant development, legendary New Zealand cricketer Sophie Devine announced that she would bid adieu to One-Day Internationals after the 2025 Women's World Cup edition. However, the talismanic all-rounder clarified that she would be an active player in the T20I format. 

Devine To Sign Off From ODIs After 2025 World Cup

This morning, Sophie Devine stated that she would hang up her boots from ODI cricket after the conclusion of the upcoming Women's World Cup in India. As the swashbuckling right-hander revealed, she would be available for selection in T20Is, opting for a casual playing contract for the 2025-26 season. 

“It feels like the right time for me to start stepping away,” said Devine. I feel very fortunate to have NZC’s support in finding a solution that means I can still give to the WHITE FERNS. 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’s going and I’m looking forward to playing my part in the next six to nine months," Devine was quoted as saying by NZC. 

Sophie Devine's Glorious International Career

Hailed for her incredible all-round attributes, Sophie Devine has been an integral member of the White Ferns' setup across formats. Apart from scoring 3990 runs, Devine has been handy as a medium pacer, scalping 107 wickets in 152 Women's ODI matches. 

Furthermore, the 35-year-old has represented New Zealand Women in 146 T20 Internationals with distinction, amassing 3431 runs at an average of 28.12 and a strike rate of 120.38. She has also bagged 119 T20I wickets, showcasing her remarkable skillset for the White Ferns in the shortest format. 

She has also enjoyed stellar success as a captain, leading New Zealand to the title in last year's Women's T20 World Cup and a bronze medal finish in the 2022 Commonwealth Games.