Kiwi Pacer Hamish Bennette Announces International Retirement
Published - 12 Apr 2022, 01:02 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 01:07 AM
New Zealand pacer Hamish Bennett has announced his international retirement after playing the game at the highest level for 17 years. In the meantime, he played one Test, 19 ODIs, and 11 T20Is, taking a combined 43 wickets in them. He played his last ODI and T20I in 2020 and 2021 respectively.
Hamish Bennette’s career was married by constant injuries. He missed out on the 2011 World Cup as he underwent major back surgery. However, the successful surgery helped him prolong his international career a bit longer.
Never Dreamt Of laying International Cricket For New Zealand: Hamish Bennette
“When I started out as a young kid bowling in the nets in Timaru, I never dreamed I would have gone on to enjoy the career that I’ve had,” Bennett was said on Tuesday.
“From Old Boys Timaru Cricket Club who got me involved in cricket at the start, Timaru Boys’ High School, South Canterbury Cricket, Canterbury Cricket, Cricket Wellington, and New Zealand Cricket, as well as all the other great clubs I’ve played for down the years, they’ve all played a role in helping me achieve my cricket dream” he further added.
The Kiwi pacer further extended his gratitude to all the coaches that helped him stay fit during his career. The back injury coupled with a few hamstring injuries played its part in limiting the pacer’s international career.
“I’ve been so fortunate to work and play alongside so many great players, captains and coaches and I’d like to thank every one of them for their support over the years” he said.
Cricket Wellington CEO Cam Mitchell recalled how Bennett has been central to Firebird’s success. Her hands played an integral part of the team’s success during his stint with the club.
“Hamish has been at the heart of a Firebirds team that has experienced an unprecedented amount of success during his time in Wellington. His dedication as a player, but also to his coaching in both the men’s and women’s space, as well as his commitment to his North City club should also be commended. His career achievements speak for themselves, and we look forward to seeing what Hamish achieves after playing, and we have no doubt it will involve cricket in some way,” Mitchell said.
