Kyle Mills announced retirement from International Cricket

New Zealand pace bowler Kyle Mills has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, following Daniel Vettori, who quit after the World Cup final. Mills’ dominant 14-years of international Cricket career has come to an end now. Kyle Mills was consistently ranked among the world’s top 10 one-day bowlers throughout his prominent 14-year career. He was also ranked number one for a very long time.

Mills represented New Zealand in 170 One Day Internationals and took 240 wickets. He is the second highest wicket-taker of New Zealand in the limited overs game, only behind Daniel Vettori, who took 297 Wickets. He also took part in three World Cups. Mills also played 42 Twenty20s and 19 Tests for New Zealand.

Tidbits

  1. The New Zealand Cricket Team is nicknamed as Balck Caps.
  2. As of 29 March 2015, the New Zealand cricket team is ranked fifth in Tests, fourth in ODIs and seventh in T20Is by the International Cricket Council
  3. Current Captain of the Cricket Team is Brendon McCullum. Current Coach is Mike Hesson.
  4. The capital of New Zealand is Wellington. The currency of New Zealand is New Zealand Dollar.
  5. Elizabeth II is the Queen of New Zealand and the Head of the State. The Queen is represented by the Governor General Jerry Mateparae.
  6. John Key is the current Prime Minister of New Zealand.

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