Lea Tahuhu appeals successfully for the wicket of Omaima Sohail of Pakistan during the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in India last year. Photo: Getty ImagesThe White Ferns' all-time leading ODI wicket-taker has announced her retirement from one-day international cricket. Tahuhu has consistently been ranked inside the world's top 10 one-day international bowlers, and is one of just 12 players to have played more than 100 ODIs for New Zealand. To have been able to wear the shirt and represent my country and my family over 100 times in ODI cricket is something I never could have dreamt of. Tahuhu made what was her final ODI appearance for New Zealand against England at the 2025 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in India.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 07, 2026 22:20 UTC