इस क्रिकेटर ने अचानक लिया ODI से संन्यास… बेहद शानदार रहा करियर – lea tahuhu announce odi retirement new zealand women cricketer tspoa
New Zealand’s women’s cricket team has suffered a major setback. Fast bowler Lee Tahuhu has decided to retire from ODI cricket. With this his 15 year long brilliant ODI career came to an end. 35-year-old Tahuhu started her Women’s ODI career against Australia in June 2011. At that time his age was only 20 years. By the end of her career she became New Zealand’s most successful bowler in ODIs.
Right-arm fast bowler Lee Tahuhu played 103 ODI matches for the New Zealand women’s team and took 125 wickets at an average of 28.01. During this period, the economy rate was 4.54, which is considered quite impressive for a fast bowler. Tahuhu at the peak of his career women’s cricket Was counted among the fastest bowlers.
Lee Tahuhu represented New Zealand in the 2013, 2017, 2022 and 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cups. Including these four editions, he took a total of 36 wickets, which is the highest for any New Zealand bowler in the World Cup. Tahuhu played his last ODI match against England in the Cricket World Cup 2025.
Tahuhu gave an emotional statement
Lee Tahuhu is one of the few New Zealand players who have played more than 100 ODI matches. Announcing his retirement, Tahuhu said it had always been a matter of pride for him to represent his country wearing the White Ferns jersey. Tahuhu said that playing more than 100 ODI matches for the country was like a dream for her and she is leaving this format with great pride.
However, Lee Tahuhu will not stay away from international cricket completely. She will continue to play in T20 international cricket and franchise league. She was also a part of the New Zealand team that won the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in 2024. New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has confirmed that Tahuhu will be part of the team for the upcoming T20 series against South Africa. This five-match T20 series will start from March 15.
New Zealand women’s team head coach Ben Sawyer praised Lee Tahuhu’s achievements. He said that Tahuhu has consistently performed brilliantly in women’s ODI cricket in the last 15 years. Sawyer said Tahuhu’s speed, competitive spirit and passion for taking the team forward have been an inspiration to the young bowlers. Sawyer also said that Tahuhu has been the leader of New Zealand’s ODI bowling attack for a long time and now she is leaving the team in a strong position.
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