Wellington: Scott Styris, the New Zealand allrounder, has announced his retirement from all international crickets. Styris, who will turn 36 next month, had retired from Tests in 2008, but continued playing one-day and Twenty20 internationals for New Zealand, and was part of their run to the semi-final during the 2011 World Cup.
With 4483 runs from 188 ODIs, Styris is New Zealand’s sixth-highest run-getter in ODIs. He scored four centuries in the format and also took 137 wickets with his medium pace fare. He played 29 Tests and scored five centuries.
His retirement comes at a time when New Zealand have just appointed a new captain Ross Taylor. Styris said he reflected on his future after the World Cup and decided it was time for him to step aside as the team began a new era.
“I have thoroughly enjoyed representing my country,” Styris said. “It has been an honour and a pleasure to play for New Zealand alongside so many quality players over the years and to have been a part of many key moments during that time.
“Not being on the international circuit means more time at home and I’m really looking forward to spending more time with my family.”
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