new zealandThe legendary all-rounder Sophie Devine He was given an emotional tribute from the global cricket fraternity and his fans as he retired from ODI cricket after an illustrious 19-year career. Devine’s retirement marks the end of an era, as the White Ferns captain leaves a legacy defined by resilience, aggressive nature and an unwavering commitment to elevating women’s cricket on the world stage.
Sophie Devine: The 19-year journey of a legend
Divine started his international journey at the age of just 17 and made his ODI debut against New Zealand. Australia In Brisbane in 2006. Over nearly two decades, Devine became one of the game’s finest ambassadors, scoring 4,279 runs at an average of 31.66 in 159 ODIs, including a career-best score of 145 and nine centuries. His all-round ability was equally tremendous, reflected in 111 ODI wickets and countless match-changing contributions as a medium pace bowler.
Devine took over the captaincy of the White Ferns in 2020, leading by example and leading his side to historic achievements including their first-ever title. ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title and a bronze medal 2022 commonwealth gamesHis presence in the dressing room and his inspirational guidance fostered a generation of fearless cricketers. Through the ups and downs, Devine’s consistency, professionalism and tenacity made her an indispensable force for New Zealand women’s cricket.
Proper farewell with guard of honor and emotional farewell
Devine’s last ODI appearance came against whom? England At the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam, as part of the New Zealand campaign ICC Women’s World Cup 2025The White Ferns, enduring a challenging tournament marred by rain and close defeats, bid farewell to their legend in difficult conditions, with Devine taking the wicket of the England legend. heather knight Despite New Zealand’s defeat…
The emotional magnitude of the occasion became clear as the game ended. Devine’s teammates and opposition players formed an honor guard near the boundary as a sign of mutual respect and admiration for what he has achieved. The England team presented him with a jersey signed by the team with a tribute inscribed on it, highlighting the profound impact he had on and off the field: “Congratulations to Sophie on an amazing ODI career! You have inspired a lot of people around the world and you should be really proud of your ODI career. Best wishes,
Fans, former players and cricket organizations flooded social media with messages hailing Divine as a true icon whose career has inspired generations. His measured post-match thoughts acknowledged disappointment at the result but acknowledged the camaraderie and legacy of that moment: “Not to make it about me, I wanted to go on a higher journey… Credit goes to England, they stuck to it… I am really grateful for this journey,
Here’s how the cricket world and fans reacted:
Special guard of honor for Sophie Devine as she retires from the 50-over format after 19 years 🥹🖤#ENGvNZ , #CWC25 pic.twitter.com/zSUyaJu2oG
– ICC (@ICC) 26 October 2025
A trailblazer, a leader, a legend. Sophie Devine leaves with a legacy that will last forever. pic.twitter.com/bWHGTqG1ZK
– Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) 26 October 2025
Divine by name, legendary by game.
A glorious reign came to an end as Sophie Devine bid farewell to women’s ODIs.
4️⃣2️⃣7️⃣9️⃣ runs, 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ wickets, and an everlasting legacy. Thanks for all the memories, Sophie.#playbold #নমমRCB #CWC25 pic.twitter.com/BhggPIgh5D
– Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) 26 October 2025
Congratulations to Sophie Devine on an amazing ODI career
The Nets presented him with a signed shirt after the match to congratulate him on his incredible career pic.twitter.com/vmICtMgFG9
– England Cricket (@englandcricket) 26 October 2025
Your journey with White Ferns has been a testament to hard work, resilience and leadership. You have set a standard of excellence and harmony that will inspire generations to come.
Best wishes for what lies ahead, @sophdevine77, pic.twitter.com/dCNVXlwRna
– Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) 27 October 2025
𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒅 𝒐𝒇 𝒂𝒏 𝒆𝒓𝒂!💔
A leader and a legend, Sophie Devine bids farewell to ODI cricket after 19 remarkable years!🤝 pic.twitter.com/XyQ9RpGXMh
-honey bee (@honey__bee006) 27 October 2025
Happy ODI retirement to Sophie Devine!#lvishayadav #elwisharmy
pic.twitter.com/bV5fBCRvSq– CricketQuickBuzz (@CricketQuickBuzz) 26 October 2025
w̶o̶m̶e̶n̶’̶s̶ ̶g̶a̶m̶e̶ legend of the game. Thank you, Sophie Devine, for being an icon of the game!#GujaratDiggaj #bring it on #Adani #CWC25 pic.twitter.com/Ib3FmbNvYN
– Gujarat Giants (@Giant_Cricket) 26 October 2025
Happy retirement to a great Sophie Devine, your presence was truly divine to this game pic.twitter.com/B9pSZ4zQzP
– Ajay Sharma 🇮🇳 (@AjayShaRss) 26 October 2025
An era ended, but the memories will always last.
Here’s about Sophie Devine and her career that redefined strength and elegance.This is why we will always remain inspired 🌸 pic.twitter.com/leqAX9ucvw
– Google India (@GoogleIndia) 26 October 2025
A trailblazer, a leader, a legend. Sophie Devine leaves with a legacy that will last forever.[RCB] pic.twitter.com/rCeMW7HrrD
– Kanak Kumari (@KanakKu64995524) 26 October 2025
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