Colin Munro: A Stalwart of New Zealand Cricket Retires

Colin Munro, the seasoned New Zealand batsman, has declared his retirement from international cricket.

Despite his aspirations to revive his career with the Kiwis at the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, the 37-year-old narrowly missed out on a recall. Consequently, he has decided to conclude his international cricket journey.

Munro’s International Career: A Look Back

The left-handed batsman represented New Zealand in over 100 matches. His solitary Test appearance against South Africa in 2013 was overshadowed by a remarkable white-ball career, which included three centuries and 19 half-centuries.

Interestingly, all three of his hundreds were scored in T20 Internationals, making him one of only seven male cricketers to achieve this feat.

Munro was a crucial part of the Kiwi squad in the 2014 and 2016 T20 World Cups. He also played a significant role in New Zealand’s journey to the thrilling ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup final against England in 2019.

While Munro has retired from international cricket, he will continue to participate in franchise cricket worldwide.

Munro Reflects on His Career

Looking back at his career, Munro expressed that representing New Zealand was the pinnacle of his achievements.

“Playing for the Black Caps has always been the biggest achievement in my playing career,” Munro stated. “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 close that chapter officially,” he added.