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Former Black Caps batter Colin Munro has retired from international cricket with a heavy heart

Former Black Caps batter Colin Munro has retired from international cricket with a heavy heart

10 May 2024

Munro was excited to be sounded out about playing in next month's Twenty20 World Cup, especially as three of New Zealand's four group matches are in Trinidad - where he's spent seven seasons playing in the Caribbean Premier League.

The 37-year-old left-hander was gutted to be left out after getting his hopes up... but he's moving on.

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