Colin De Grandhomme announced retirement from international cricket

New Zealand allrounder Colin De Grandhomme has announced his retirement from international cricket. He played 29 Tests, 45 ODIs and 41 T20Is in his 10 years career.

De Grandhomme took 49 wickets and scored 1432 runs with the help of two centuries and eight half centuries in 29 Tests. He scored 742 runs and took 30 wickets in 45 ODIs he played. In T20Is, he scored 505 runs and took 12 wickets. 

He started his international career with a T20I against Zimbabwe and played his last match in the Test series against England at Lord's. He scored 60 runs in 47 balls against South Africa in ICC World Cup 2019 and also played important role in New Zealand's World Test Championship campaign which they won against India in the final at Southampton.

"I accept that I am not getting any younger and that the training is getting harder, particularly with the injuries. I also have a growing family and I am trying to understand but my future looks like post cricket. All of this has been on my mind over the past few weeks. I've been fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to play for the Blackcaps since debuting in 2012 and I am proud of my international career - but I feel this is the right time to finish" - Colin de Grandhomme said in a statement released by New Zealand Cricket.

"I've loved being part of this team over the past decade and grateful for the experiences we've shared together. I've made many lasting friendships with teammates, coaching staff and opponents, and will treasure the memories for the rest of my life" - he added.

New Zealand head coach Gary Stead said "Colin's been a hugely influential part of the Blackcaps and contributed to some of the teams greatest achievements. His immense power with the bat and skills with the ball made him a real match winner and an asset to any side. We wish him all the best with his future and hope to see him featuring on the New Zealand domestic scene when available".