Sophie Devin announces retirement from ODIS after the 2025 Women’s World Cup

New ZealandThe cricket scene has been set for a major change Sophie DevinOne of the most influential characters in the women’s cricket game, announced its decision to retire from One International Day (ODIS) After the 2025 Women’s World Cup, the 35-year-old, who was the cornerstone of the white silver for nearly two decades, will move to an unofficial game for the 2025-26 season, allowing her to stay with the team on a flexible basis.

Sophie Devin’s journey from No. 11 to the legend of white fern

Divin’s journey in international cricket is a testimony to perseverance and development. Her career in ODI began in 2006 as a successor, steadfastly climbed to her ranks to become one of the most wonderful fighters in New Zealand. More than 152 ODI matches – the second more for New Zealand women after that Suzy PittsDevine 3990 runs, including eight centuries and 16 in the fifties, were ranked fourth in the country’s ODI operating tools list. With the ball, I got 107 share, which made it the second highest expert for women in New Zealand in ODIS, and only left behind Tahoe.

Her leadership characteristics appeared in the foreground when she was appointed as a permanent captain in 2020, and the white fern went through a period of transition and reached its climax in a historic victory in the Women’s World Cup last year. Devin’s influence extended beyond individual statistics, inspiring a new generation of cricket players with her commitment and ability to adapt and flexibility.

“It looks like the time for me to start moving away, I feel very lucky to support NZC in finding a solution that means that I can still give white fern. It is important for everyone to know that I focus and dedicate to give this group everything I can do before getting away. I am really excited about the place to go to this small group and I look forward to playing my role in the six months to the next nine,Divin said as it was reported by Cricbuzz.

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New era in Wodis for New Zealand

Devin’s decision to stay away from ODIS comes at a pivotal time for New Zealand. While the egg -fractures struggled to advance until after the group stages in the last ODI World Cup, its leadership had an effective role in caring for a dynamic young team. While preparing for the final ODI campaign in the World Cup, Devine continues to focus on giving it all to the team, expressing the excitement about the direction to which the group is heading.

Its transition to the informal play agreement opens opportunities for emerging talents, as New Zealand cricket is scheduled to announce a fresh list of players who have been contracted centrally. Liz GreenThe head of the Ladies High Performance at NZC praised the Devine service for nearly 20 years of service and stressed the importance of supporting her endeavor to balance this stage of her career.

“Sophie gave nearly 20 years of service to White Ferns and NZC fully supports her endeavor to find more balance at this stage in her careerGreen said.

The identity of the Devin Khalifa will be revealed as the ODI commander before the summer of the New Zealand house, which represents the dawn of a new chapter of white silver.

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