Former BLACKCAP Rob Nicol has retired from all cricket following a 17-year first-class career.
Nicol, a top order batsman and off-spin bowler, represented the BLACKCAPS in all three formats, playing two Tests, 22 ODIs and 21 T20Is between 2010 and 2013.
Finished 👍🏻 pic.twitter.com/w5R10w36yl
— Rob Nicol (@robjnicol) June 9, 2018
In 2011 Nicol became the second BLACKCAP, after Martin Guptill, to score an ODI century on debut when he made an unbeaten 108* against Zimbabwe in Harare.
That was one of two international centuries to Nicol’s name, with the other also coming against Zimbabwe in a career best 146.
Outgoing BLACKCAPS Coach Mike Hesson honoured the contribution Nicol has made to the game in New Zealand.
“Rob has been a fantastic servant to the game and been a complete professional throughout his career,” said Hesson.
“He’s given a lot to the game and I wish him all the best with the next chapter of his life.”
Nicol played for Auckland, Canterbury and Otago at domestic level, having also captained each side.
Including a stint at English County side Gloucestershire, Nicol played more than 400 matches, making 13,753 runs and taking 208 wickets.
