Colin Munro, a powerful left-handed batsman, has retired from international cricket. At 37 years old, despite his availability for selection and his strong desire to represent his country, Munro has chosen to close this chapter of his life. His dedication to the sport is evident as he plans to continue playing franchise cricket.
Looking back on his illustrious career, Munro expressed immense pride in representing the Black Caps on 123 occasions across all formats. His strong performances in franchise T20 cricket kept his hopes alive for an international return.
However, with the T20 World Cup squad announcement, Munro felt it was the right moment to officially retire from international cricket, leaving behind a legacy of remarkable achievements.
New Zealand Cricket chief executive Scott Weenink called Munro a real game-changer in short cricket, loving how he played so boldly and differently. Munro’s smart moves relaxed cricket all over the world. New Zealand Cricket thanked Munro for playing over a hundred games and wished him the best of luck for what’s next.
Colin Munro Profile
Personal Information
- Full Name: Colin Munro
- Born: March 11, 1987 (age 37)
- Birthplace: Durban, Natal Province, South Africa
- Height: 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in)
- Batting: Left-handed
- Bowling: Right-arm medium-fast
- Role: Opening batter
International Career
- National Side: New Zealand (2012–2020)
- Debut:
- Test: January 11, 2013, vs. South Africa
- ODI: January 22, 2013, vs. South Africa
- T20I: December 21, 2012, vs. South Africa
- Last Matches:
- ODI: June 26, 2019, vs. Pakistan
- T20I: February 2, 2020, vs. India
Career Statistics
| Format | Matches | Runs | Batting Average | 100s/50s | Top Score | Wickets | Bowling Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 1 | 15 | 7.5 | 0/0 | 15 | 2 | 20.0 |
| ODI | 57 | 1271 | 24.92 | 0/8 | 87 | 7 | 68.71 |
| FC | 48 | 3611 | 51.58 | 13/15 | 281 | 58 | 27.51 |
| List A | 139 | 4197 | 36.49 | 9/22 | 174* | 24 | 63.33 |
| T20s | 428 | 10961 | 30.44 | 5/67 | 114* | 31 | 32.80 |
Retirement from International Cricket
Colin Munro, the power-packed left-handed batter from New Zealand, recently announced his retirement from international cricket. This decision came after much anticipation surrounding his possible inclusion in New Zealand’s squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup, a tournament he ultimately missed.
