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Suzie Bates to retire After T20 World Cup

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New Zealand all rounder Suzie Bates has announced she will retire from international cricket after this year’s Women’s T20 World Cup, bringing an end to an extraordinary 20 year career. 

The 38-year-old will feature in the upcoming tournament in England, where the White Ferns are also set to face the hosts in a series of matches.

Bates leaves the game as one of its most accomplished players, holding the record for most runs in women’s T20 internationals and ranking among the top scorers in ODIs. Since her debut in 2006, she has also contributed with the ball and in the field, while leading New Zealand as captain for seven years.

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