New Zealand:Scott Styris quits international game
WELLINGTON: New Zealand allrounder Scott Styris has retired from international cricket, lowering the curtain on a 12-year career with the Blackcaps.
The 35-year-old, who made his international debut 1999 on tour to India, said the time was right for him to step aside as the team rebuilds under new captain Ross Taylor.
“I have thoroughly enjoyed representing my country in the international cricketing environment,” said Styris.
“It has been an honour and a pleasure to play for the Blackcaps alongside so many quality players over the years and to have been a part of many key moments during that time.”
His last match appearance came in the semifinal of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 against Sri Lanka. Styris pointed to New Zealand’s Champions Trophy victory in Kenya in 2000 and a stunning Test debut in the West Indies two years later as the highlights of his lengthy career. “Winning in Kenya was awesome given it was also the first time the Blackcaps won an ICC event,” he said.
The 35-year-old, who made his international debut 1999 on tour to India, said the time was right for him to step aside as the team rebuilds under new captain Ross Taylor.
“I have thoroughly enjoyed representing my country in the international cricketing environment,” said Styris.
“It has been an honour and a pleasure to play for the Blackcaps alongside so many quality players over the years and to have been a part of many key moments during that time.”
His last match appearance came in the semifinal of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 against Sri Lanka. Styris pointed to New Zealand’s Champions Trophy victory in Kenya in 2000 and a stunning Test debut in the West Indies two years later as the highlights of his lengthy career. “Winning in Kenya was awesome given it was also the first time the Blackcaps won an ICC event,” he said.
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