Veteran New Zealand fast bowler Lea Tahuhu on Sunday announced her retirement from ODI cricket, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable 15-year career in the format.
The 35-year-old finishes as the leading wicket-taker for the New Zealand women’s national cricket team in Women’s ODIs, claiming 125 wickets in 103 matches.
Tahuhu made her ODI debut against Australia women’s national cricket team in June 2011 and went on to represent New Zealand in four editions of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, 2013, 2017, 2022 and 2025.
Her final appearance in the format came against England women’s national cricket team during last year’s World Cup.
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Across her World Cup appearances, Tahuhu picked up 36 wickets, the most by a New Zealand bowler in the tournament’s history and the ninth-highest tally overall.
“It’s always been a privilege and honor to pull on the White Ferns shirt in ODI cricket,” Tahuhu said in a statement released by New Zealand Cricket.
“To get even one game was an amazing feeling. To have worn the shirt and represented my country and my family over 100 times in ODI cricket is something I never could have imagined.
“I’ll treasure every moment and walk away from the ODI format incredibly proud of what I’ve been able to achieve.”
While stepping away from ODIs, Tahuhu confirmed she will continue playing T20 cricket and is eager to help New Zealand defend their title at the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in England and Wales later this year.
“Winning the T20 World Cup in 2024 was a huge achievement, and I’m really motivated to be in England later this year to help this team defend our title,” she added.
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