Martin Guptill Announces Retirement from International Cricket

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New Zealand’s white-ball great Martin Guptill announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday (January 8). The 38-year-old has represented New Zealand in 367 matches (198 ODIs, 122 T20Is, 47 Tests), scoring 23 centuries across all formats and setting numerous white-ball batting records.

Guptill, who is currently the captain of the Auckland Aces, will continue to play in T20 franchise cricket for the foreseeable future.

Guptill’s 14-year international career (2009 – 2022) has seen him become New Zealand’s leading T20I run-scorer with 3,531 runs from 122 matches. His tally of 7,346 ODI runs places him third on New Zealand’s all-time list, behind only Ross Taylor and Stephen Fleming.

Reflecting on his remarkable international journey, Guptill expressed pride in his career and the honour of representing New Zealand for over a decade.

Martin Guptill’s Emotional Farewell

“As a young kid, it was always my dream to play for New Zealand, and I feel incredibly lucky and proud to have played 367 games for my country,” Guptill said. “I will forever cherish the memories made wearing the silver fern alongside such a great group of guys. A huge thanks to all my teammates and coaching staff over the years, especially Mark O’Donnell, who coached me since the Under 19 level and has been a constant source of support and wisdom throughout my career.”

Guptill also took a moment to express his gratitude to his manager Leanne McGoldrick for her behind-the-scenes work and to his family.

“A special thanks must also go to my manager Leanne McGoldrick – all the work behind the scenes never went unnoticed, and I’ll forever appreciate your support. To my wife Laura and our beautiful children, Harley and Teddy – thank you. Laura, for the sacrifices you’ve made for me and our family, you’ve been my biggest supporter, my rock, and my counsel through all the ups and downs that come with the game. I am eternally grateful.”

He also thanked fans worldwide for their unwavering support.

“Finally, I’d like to thank all the cricket fans, here in NZ and around the world, for all their support throughout the years.”

A Career Filled with Memorable Moments

Guptill made a memorable debut in 2009, becoming the first New Zealander to score a century in an ODI debut against the West Indies at Eden Park. The same year, he was named to the ICC World ODI XI.

One of the highlights of his career came at the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup, where Guptill became the first New Zealander to score an ODI double-century, blasting an unbeaten 237 runs in a quarter-final victory over the West Indies at Wellington Stadium.

This innings, along with his 189 not out against England in 2013 and 180 not out against South Africa in 2017, ranks among New Zealand’s top four individual ODI scores.

Guptill also shone in T20Is, scoring two centuries: 101 not out off 69 balls against South Africa in 2012 and 105 off 54 balls against Australia in 2018.

Throughout his career, Guptill played 47 Tests, scoring 17 half-centuries and three centuries, including 189 against Bangladesh in 2010, 109 against Zimbabwe in 2011, and 156 against Sri Lanka in 2015.

New Zealand will honour his illustrious career during their third and final day-night ODI against Sri Lanka at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday (January 11).

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