Suzie Bates Confirms Retirement from International Cricket
Suzie Bates has confirmed that her retirement from international cricket is coming soon. She will be playing the T20 World Cup, and it would also be her last for the Kiwis. It will be intense to see whether the Kiwis will be able to win the tournament to give a proper farewell to Suzie or not.
The New Zealand cricketer Suzie Bates has announced that she will be putting an end to her international career. This will happen after the T20 World Cup 2026, where she eyes to end her career on a high note. It will not just be an end to her international career, it will mark an end to the most illustrious career in Women's cricket.
Suzie Bates has been a part of the New Zealand cricket team for almost two decades, been a part of their highs and lows too. She has represented the team across all formats with the help of her consistency, leadership, and dedication. With her all-round performances, New Zealand team has also achieved several crucial wins over the last few years.
Along with that, Suzie Bates was also able to break a number of records in her career. Being one of the highest scorers in the international format, she will aim to end her career on a high note in the T20 World Cup.
Our Take
If the T20 World Cup 2026 will be her last, Suzie Bates will aim to give her best for the Kiwis. They have already won the tournament once, but it would provide a happy ending to her career if she is able to lift the trophy yet again for the team. Moreover, it also brings some challenges for the Kiwis, as who could be able to replace Suzie Bates once she has retired.