New Zealand’s white-ball stalwart Martin Guptill announced his retirement from international cricket on January 8, 2025. The 38-year-old concluded a remarkable 14-year career, during which he played 367 matches, including 198 ODIs, 122 T20Is, and 47 Tests, scoring a total of 13,463 runs and 23 centuries across formats.

Guptill expressed pride in his achievements, stating it was a “great honor” to represent New Zealand. He reflected on his journey, highlighting memorable moments such as becoming the first New Zealander to score a century on ODI debut and his record-breaking double century of 237 not out against the West Indies in the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup quarter-final.

Despite his retirement from international cricket, Guptill will continue to participate in T20 franchise leagues worldwide. He leaves behind a legacy as New Zealand's leading T20I run-scorer with 3,531 runs and ranks third in ODIs with 7,346 runs.

In his retirement announcement, Guptill expressed gratitude to teammates, coaches, and family for their support throughout his career. He emphasized the cherished memories made while wearing the silver fern and thanked fans for their unwavering backing. Guptill’s contributions have solidified his status as one of New Zealand’s cricketing legends.