He last played for New Zealand in 2022 and now ends his international career as the side\u2019s leading T20I run-scorer with 3,531 from 122 matches, the second-most appearances in the format for a player from the country. He also amassed 7,346 ODI runs, which places him third on the ODI run-scorers list behind Ross Taylor and Stephen Fleming.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cAs 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. 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\u2019Donnell who has coached me since the Under 19 level and been a source of ongoing support and wisdom over my career.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cA special thanks must also go to my manager Leanne McGoldrick - all of the work behind the scenes never went unnoticed and I\u2019ll be forever appreciative of all your support. To my wife Laura and our beautiful children Harley and Teddy \u2013 thank-you. Thank you Laura for the sacrifices you have made for me and our family. You\u2019ve 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\u2019d like to thank all the cricket fans, here in NZ and around the world for all their support throughout the years,\u201d said Guptill, who will continue to play in various T20 leagues, in a New Zealand Cricket (NZC) statement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Guptill, who made his international debut in 2009, became the first New Zealand men\u2019s batter to score an ODI double-century when he smashed 237 not-out in the 2015 ODI World Cup quarter-final win over the West Indies at Wellington Stadium. He also holds the record for having three of New Zealand's top four individual ODI scores.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Apart from hitting a whopping 1,385 fours and 383 sixes during his international career, Guptill is also remembered for his stunning run-out of M.S. Dhoni during New Zealand\u2019s semi-final win over India at the 2019 ODI World Cup in Manchester.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
NZC said Guptill\u2019s illustrious international career will be acknowledged during New Zealand\u2019s third and final ODI against Sri Lanka at Eden Park in Auckland on January 11, a venue where he\u2019s been the all-time leading run-scorer for the Blackcaps.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI 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.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
NZC said Guptill\u2019s illustrious international career will be acknowledged during New Zealand\u2019s third and final ODI against Sri Lanka at Eden Park in Auckland on January 11, a venue where he\u2019s been the all-time leading run-scorer for the Blackcaps.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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