WELLINGTON: New Zealand batter Martin Guptill announced his retirement from international cricket.

The Kiwi player last played for New Zealand in October 2022, as reported by ESPNcricinfo.

The 38-year-old will continue to take part in T20 leagues around the world.

Currently, Guptill is taking part in the ongoing Super Smash, New Zealand’s domestic T20 competition.

He also signed up for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) draft, where Islamabad United will have the option to retain the Kiwi batter.

Guptill had taken part in 198 ODIs, where he scored 7346 runs. Only Ross Taylor (8607) and Stephen Fleming (8007) have scored more in the 50-over format for the Black Caps after Guptill.

He is considered as a legend in the white ball cricket. In a New Zealand Cricket (NZC) statement, Guptill said that he will always cherish the memories made wearing the silver fern.

He thanked all the cricket fans for always supporting him throughout the year.

Meanwhile, T20I format Guptill is the highest run scorer for the Black Caps, with 3531 runs from 122 games at a strike rate of 135.70.

He also had an average of 31.81. The 38-year-old also represented New Zealand in 47 Test matches from 2009 to 2016, scoring 2586 runs at an average of 29.38. (ANI)