New Zealand's Sophie Devine and Lea Tahuhu to retire after T20 World Cup
By Ffion Wynne
Published on April 29, 2026.
New Zealand cricket players, Sophie Devine and Lea Tahuhu, have announced their retirement from the Women's T20 World Cup. Devine, a 36-year-old all-rounder, has played 310 times for the White Ferns since her debut in 2006. Both players played key roles in New Zealand's surprise T20 win in 2025. The announcement of their retirements leaves a significant transition for the team, with Suzie Bates also announcing her retirement.
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