Sophie Devine and Lea Tahuhu to bow out after T20 World Cup as well On Wednesday (April 29), New Zealand announced their 2026 Women's T20 World Cup squad. Legendary all-rounder Sophie Devine and fast bowler Lea Tahuhu also confirmed that this will be their last international assignment after having already retired from ODIs. Earlier, Suzie Bates had already confirmed her retirement post the T20 World Cup. Also read: New Zealand skipper to call time on 19-year ODI career after 2025 World Cup “To have our three most senior players all finishing their careers at the same tournament is a rare and special occasion," New Zealand women's head coach Ben Sawyers said. "All three have had distinguished careers in their own right and given so much to this team and the game in general. “There’ll be a time at the end of the tournament to further acknowledge and celebrate the trio and I know at present they’re very focussed on performing well in their final mission with the team." Also read: 2024 in Review: Wisden's top ten women's T20I spells of the year Nensi Patel and Izzy Sharp earn maiden T20 World Cup call-ups The 23-year-old Patel , an off-spinning all-rounder, mad