[VIDEOS] New Zealand's white-ball great Martin Guptill announces his retirement from international cricket [Post Updated #106]

[Abdullah719]

Why drop him just when we go to NZ? Could've kept him for another series.

 

[Hasan123]

If you want an example of an FTB,Martin Guptill is the perfect example.

 

[leatherface58]

YESSSSS!!!

Finally! A momentous day in NZ cricket. Guptill, who seemed like even Kamran would not drop, has FINALLY been dropped and will not be gracing our TV screens with a waft outside off stump.

The replacement might do worse or better. But the replacement can improve as opposed to Guptill who was an utter dud in test cricket and that bad form seeped over into ODIs too.

Hopefully, he never plays a test again even if we have to play one batsman less.

 

[Timewaster]

Of course he went back to first class cricket and smashed a aggressive hundred.
Thats the way he needed to play in Tests but he was so timid. Time to move on from him for a while.

 

[leatherface58]

Of course he went back to first class cricket and smashed a aggressive hundred.
Thats the way he needed to play in Tests but he was so timid. Time to move on from him FOREVER.

Fixed that for you.

His replacement is already showing better technique, temperament and appetite for runs. He is making it seem like the wicket is easy to bat on which is not the case at all. Guptill's test career is hopefully OVAH.

 

[Aman]

Raval looks a far better Test opener than Guptill.

 

[street cricketer]

Raval looks a far better Test opener than Guptill.

How is he playing?

 

[Aman]

How is he playing?

Excellent outside off and is patient, which makes him a million times better than Guptill.

Not the best looking stroke player, but he has put the bad balls away and looks good when playing straight.

He looks a good long term prospect IMO.

 

[street cricketer]

Excellent outside off and is patient, which makes him a million times better than Guptill.

Not the best looking stroke player, but he has put the bad balls away and looks good when playing straight.

He looks a good long term prospect IMO.

Already 28..

Maybe should have debuted earlier..

 

[Aman]

Already 28..

Maybe should have debuted earlier..

Can still have a pretty good career and play till the age of 35-37.

I know it's early, but it's not like we have anyone else. I'm over the moon we've found an opener who can grind it out to replace Guptill.

 

[Space Cat]

That was satisfying.

Ive been pushing Raval for the NZ team for about 3 or 4 years now and he finally gets a go and i get to see him succeed in person.

 

[Aman]

I hope he's given a chance at 5, we don't have any great options and I think a middle order of Taylor, Guptill and Neesham would be pretty solid.

Latham
Raval
KW
Taylor
Guptill
Neesham
Watling
Santner
Southee
Wagner
Boult

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Guptill on for QG today and has played some fine strokes so far.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Martin Guptill stands tall as Islamabad United eyes a competitive total against Quetta Gladiators. If Quetta cannot stop him from scoring fifty, he will inflict irreparable damage on them.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1768681522377396565

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Martin guptill gone after scoring 56 of 47 deliveries, a bit quite inning from him!

 

[Cricket Warrior]

A bit slow but Guptill played a handy knock for Islamabad tonight.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Martin Guptill played a sensible and aggressive knock for IU today in the 2nd eliminator against PZ . He departs after making 34(21).

https://twitter.com/x/status/1769068301382996468

 

[Cover Drive Six]

His 22-run over against Saim helped ISU to stay in the contest in terms of run rate.

 

[Cover Drive Six]

He is playing another match-winning knock.

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Martin Guptill played a crucial innings as he scored a quick fire 50 on just 30 deliveries.

 

[MenInG]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1769804639556293091

 

[shaz619]

Top top player and showed his vet experience, I just knew he was going to take Osama on when he had a bowl, think that was a big turning point for Islamabad

 

[sweep_shot]

I thought NZ discarded Guptill way too early.

Him and Finn could form a destructive pair.

 

[BunnyRabbit]

Looked impeccable in all of his 3 innings this PSL.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

New Zealand's Martin Guptill has signed up for the HBL PSL Draft

 

[FearlessRoar]

Martin Guptill confirms International retirement​

BLACKCAPS white-ball great Martin Guptill has officially confirmed his retirement from international cricket.

The 38-year-old played 367 games (198 ODIs, 122 T20Is, 47 Tests) for the BLACKCAPS, scoring 23 international centuries across the three formats and breaking numerous white-ball batting records.

Guptill finishes his 14-year international career (2009 – 2022) as the BLACKCAPS leading T20I run-scorer with 3,531 from 122 T20I matches, and his 7,346 ODI runs places him third on the ODI list behind Ross Taylor and Stephen Fleming.

Guptill is currently leading from the front for the Auckland Aces in this season’s Dream11 Super Smash and will continue to ply his trade in T20 franchise cricket for the foreseeable future.

He reflected with pride on his international career saying it was the greatest honour and privilege to play for the BLACKCAPS for 14 years.

“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,” he said.

“I will forever cherish the memories made wearing the silver fern alongside a great group of guys.

“I want to say a huge thanks to all my team-mates and coaching staff over the years, in particular Mark O’Donnell who has coached me since the Under 19 level and been a source of ongoing support and wisdom over my career.

“A special thanks must also go to my manager Leanne McGoldrick - all of the work behind the scenes never went unnoticed and I’ll be forever appreciative of all your support.

“To my wife Laura and our beautiful children Harley and Teddy – thank-you. Thank you Laura for the sacrifices you have made for me and our family. You’ve been my biggest supporter, my rock and my counsel through all of the ups and downs that come with the game. I am eternally grateful.

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

Guptill burst onto the international scene in 2009 when he became the first New Zealander to score a century on ODI debut, against the West Indies at Eden Park. The same year he was named in the ICC's World ODI XI.

He became the first New Zealander to score an ODI double-century at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 when he smashed 237 not-out in the quarter-final win over the West Indies at Wellington Stadium.

That innings, along with his unbeaten 189 against England in Southampton in 2013, and his 180 not-out against South Africa at Hamilton in 2017, rank as three of New Zealand's top four individual ODI scores.

Guptill also scored two T20I hundreds: 101 not out off 69 balls against South Africa at East London's Buffalo Park in 2012, and 105 off 54 balls against Australia six years later in Auckland.

He played 47 Tests for New Zealand, scoring 17 half-centuries and three hundreds: 189 v Bangladesh at Seddon Park in 2010, 109 v Zimbabwe at Bulawayo's Queens Sports Club ground in 2011, and 156 v Sri Lanka in Dunedin in 2015.

Fans will fondly remember Guptill’s power and timing at the top of the batting order which saw him strike a whopping 1,385 fours and 383 sixes during his international career.

His prowess in the field was regarded as world class and he consistently set the standard for the BLACKCAPS, resulting in many spectacular catches, saves and run outs.

Among the most memorable was his stunning direct hit run-out of M.S. Dhoni during the BLACKCAPS semi-final win over India at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019.

His illustrious international career will be acknowledged during the BLACKCAPS third and final day-night ODI against Sri Lanka at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday January 11.

The ground is a fitting venue for a Guptill tribute given his West Auckland roots and the fact he holds the ground’s ODI (818) and T20I (626) run-scoring records.

NZC CEO Scott Weenink said Guptill would be remembered as one of the finest short format batsmen in the world.

"Martin was as good as anyone else in the world," said Weenink.

"It never really mattered what the equation was, if he was at the crease anything was possible; there was always hope.

"There was a period, roughly between the 2015 and 2019 ICC World Cups, when he was almost without peer, he was that good.

"It's appropriate, now he's formally announced his retirement from the international arena, that we officially acknowledge and celebrate his contribution to the BLACKCAPS.

"I know I can speak on behalf of fans, team-mates, opponents, and everyone at NZC when I say, thank you Martin Guptill - and well played."

BLACKCAPS Test captain Tom Latham said Guptill was a true match winner.

“Firstly, I’d just like to congratulate Gup on a fantastic international career,” he said.

“I was fortunate to open the batting with him for the BLACKCAPS over many years and I often felt I had the best seat in the house to watch him go about his work.

“On his day Gup was world class and his crisp ball striking and timing could take down the best bowling attacks in the world.

“His numbers speak for themselves, but it was the matches he helped us win that I’ll remember, along with the way he set the standard in the field.

“I wish him all the best for what the future holds and hope to see him around a cricket ground soon.”

Martin Guptill Stat Chat

• 13-year international career
• 367 international matches (198 ODIs, 122 T20Is, 47 Tests)
• BLACKCAPS all-time leading T20I run scorer (3,531)
• BLACKCAPS third all-time leading ODI run scorer (7,346)
• Second-most T20I appearances for BLACKCAPS (122)
• New Zealand’s highest ever ODI score (237* against West Indies in Wellington – 2015 World Cup)
• First player to score an ODI double century for NZ
• Most runs in ODIs at Eden Park (818)
• Most runs in T20Is at Eden Park (626)
• All-time leading run scorer at Eden Park

Martin Guptill confirms International retirement

Guptill finishes his 14-year international career (2009 – 2022) as the BLACKCAPS leading T20I run-scorer with 3,531 from 122 T20I matches, and his 7,346 ODI runs places him third on the ODI list behind Ross Taylor and Stephen Fleming.

www.nzc.nz

 

[Kianig89]

Guptill was relevant till 2019, this is 2025