Sophie Devine to Hang Up Her ODI Career After Last Match in Women's World Cup

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Sophie Devine, the 36-year-old captain of the New Zealand women's cricket team, will retire from ODI cricket after her team's final match in the Women's World Cup, marking the end of a 19-year-long career. Devine has represented New Zealand since her teenage years and will lead her team out for the last time before stepping away. The all-rounder has already let emotions get the better of her during the preparation for this final match against England, but intends to go out there and enjoy it, playing with a smile on her face.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sophie Devine is set to retire from ODI cricket after her team's final match in the Women's World Cup, marking the end of a 19-year-long career.
  • Devine has represented New Zealand since her teenage years and will lead her team out for the last time before stepping away.
  • Devine will retire as one of only four New Zealand players with 4000+ ODI runs, and one of only three New Zealand bowlers with 100+ ODI wickets.
  • Devine took over captaincy of the team in 2020 after Amy Satterthwaite stepped away from the sport.
  • Devine will play her final ODI match against England in Vizag, which will be a challenging task for her team to win and send her off on a positive note.
  • The Kiwis will need to dig deep to send Devine off with a victory, as England dominated the first innings and took charge of the game.
  • Devine was dismissed for 23 in her last innings, highlighting the challenges her team will face in their final match.

Statistics:

  • Devine has played for 19 years in ODI cricket, representing New Zealand since her teenage years.
  • Out of the 4000+ ODI runs that Devine has amassed, she is one of only four New Zealand players to achieve this feat.
  • Devine has also taken over 100 ODI wickets, making her one of only three New Zealand bowlers to do so.
  • The Kiwis have been eliminated from the Women's World Cup after losing to India earlier in the week, which was partly due to bad luck with rain-abandoned matches.
  • In her final innings, Devine was dismissed for 23, highlighting the challenges her team faces in their final match.

Sources:

  • Hindustan Times
  • HT Digital Content Services