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You’ve Set A Standard For Excellence And Camaraderie: Mithali Salutes Sophie Devine On ODI Retirement
T20 World Cup: Former India skipper Mithali Raj extended a heartfelt tribute to New Zealand skipper Sophie Devine, who played her 159th and final ODI at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Sunday, saying she set a "standard for excellence and camaraderie" that will inspire generations to come.
Sophie made her ODI debut in 2006 against Australia and signed off with 4,279 runs in the format, including nine centuries. She also took 111 wickets with her seam bowling. Overall, Sophie is the only New Zealand player and the third overall to achieve the double of scoring over 4,000 runs and taking more than 100 wickets in the format.
"Your journey with the White Ferns has been a testament to hard work, resilience, and leadership. You’ve set a standard for excellence and camaraderie that will inspire generations to come. Best wishes for what lies ahead," Mithali posted on X.
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