“New Zealand Cricket Icon Bids Farewell: Veteran Batter Hangs Up International Boots”

Hard-hitting New Zealand batsman Colin Munro has announced his retirement from international cricket. Despite hoping for a recall to the New Zealand squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, the 37-year-old narrowly missed out and has decided to retire from international play.

Munro, who played more than 100 matches for New Zealand, made a significant impact in white-ball cricket, notching three centuries and 19 half-centuries for his country. All three of his centuries came in the shortest format of the game, making him one of only seven male players to achieve this feat.

Having represented New Zealand at the 2014 and 2016 T20 World Cups, Munro was also a key member of the squad that reached the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup final against England in 2019.

While he will continue to play franchise cricket worldwide, Munro has decided to retire from international cricket with immediate effect. Reflecting on his career, Munro expressed his pride in representing New Zealand.

“Playing for the Black Caps has always been the biggest achievement in my playing career,” Munro said. “I never felt prouder than donning that jersey, and the fact that I’ve been able to do that 123 times across all formats is something I will always be incredibly proud of.”

“Although it has been a while since my last appearance, I never gave up hope that I might be able to return off the back of my franchise T20 form. With the announcement of the Black Caps squad for the T20 World Cup, now is the perfect time to officially close that chapter.”