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Big Bash League 2022-23: Martin Guptill joins Melbourne Renegades after leaving New Zealand central contract

Martin Guptill has joined Melbourne Renegades for the 2022-23 edition of the Big Bash League. The veteran recently became the third cricketer to pull out of New Zealand's central contracts after Colin de Grandhomme and Trent Boult. "I'm excited to be joining the Renegades and am looking forward to being part of the Big Bash this season. I'll be trying …

Martin Guptill will be missed but he has not retired, says Kane Williamson after opener gives up central contract

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson did not divulge much when he was quizzed whether Martin Guptill would be considered for selection in ODIs in the near future but said the BlackCaps will miss their senior batter in the upcoming 3-match series against India, starting November 25. Guptill sought and was granted release from the central contract ahead of the ODI …

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Martin Guptill released from New Zealand central contract

New Zealand Cricket has agreed to release veteran batter Martin Guptill from his central contract to pursue playing opportunities overseas. The 36-year-old Guptill has been a mainstay of New Zealand white ball teams for the past 13 years but recently has fallen out of favor with the national selectors and has been replaced by 23-year-old opener Finn Allen. Guptill is …

New Zealand Cricket: Martin Guptill to be released from central contract after warming bench for NZ

New Zealand ace cricketer Martin Guptill is set to be released from the central contract of the board after a tweet was made public on Wednesday morning. New Zealand’s leading T20 run-scorer, the third-highest in the ODI format, and third on the world all-time T20 list, Guptill has emphasised he is not retiring from international cricket and still wishes to …

New Zealand release Martin Guptill from NZC central contract

New Zealand Cricket has released Martin Guptill from the national men’s central contract, the country’s board announced. Guptill became the third player to back out of the central contract after fast bowler Trent Boult and all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme. Guptill, New Zealand’s fifth highest run-scorer in international cricket, said that he took the decision to “explore other opportunities” in different …