Hayley Jensen announces international retirement, bringing down curtains on a career spanning eleven years.
New Zealand allrounder Hayley Jensen has announced her retirement from international cricket after an 11-year career.
Jensen, 32, made her debut in 2014 and has since played in 35 ODIs and 53 T20Is. She participated in four T20 World Cup teams, winning the most wickets for New Zealand at the 2020 tournament in Australia. She also played in the 2022 ODI World Cup at home. She had not played in an ODI since late 2022, but in March, after missing two years due to injury, she was called up to the T20I team for the series against Sri Lanka.
She also played in the 2022 Commonwealth Games, claiming 3 for 24 in the bronze medal match where New Zealand beat England by eight wickets.
“Ever since I was 10 years old, I came home from my first cricket tournament and knew I wanted to be a White Fern,” Jensen said. “To have had the chance to live that dream is something I’ll always treasure.
“It’s been an incredible journey – filled with challenges, growth, unforgettable experiences, and the best group of people I could’ve hoped to share it with.
“It’s never easy to move on from something that’s meant this much, but I know in my heart it’s time. I’m proud of what we’ve achieved together and even prouder to have been part of the White Ferns environment.”
New Zealand head coach Ben Sawyer said: “I want to congratulate Hayley on a fantastic international career and thank her for her contributions to the White Ferns environment
“Hayley has made key contributions to the team with both bat and ball on the field and always brought a genuine passion and love for the game. We wish her all the best for whatever the future holds.”