Wellington, June 17 -- New Zealand captain Sophie Devine will retire from ODI cricket after
the World Cup later this year.
The 35-year-old, who will skipper the side at the 50-over World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, will remain available for T20Is.
One of the finest all-rounders in world cricket, Devine is fourth on New Zealand's all-time run-scorers list with 3,990, while she is one of only two players - alongside Lea Tahuhu - to have taken more than 100 wickets.
Appointed captain in 2020, Devine led the White Ferns to T20 World Cup glory against South Africa in 2024, according to a BBC news.
"It feels like the right time for me to start stepping away," said Devine.
"It's important that everyone knows I'm focused and dedicated to givi...