Former New Zealand international batsman Hamish Marshall is to end his 11 year spell at English country side Gloucestershire, he said on Wednesday.
The 37-year-old — who appeared for the Black Caps in 13 Tests, 66 One Day Internationals and three Twenty20s — is Gloucestershire’s highest scorer in Twenty20s having accrued 2,537 runs.
Marshall — who along with brother James became the second set of twins to play Test cricket together following the legendary Australian pair Steve and Mark Waugh — also played a pivotal role in Gloucestershire winning the One-Day Cup trophy last year.
“I have so many amazing memories from my time here but the highlight has to be winning the One-Day Cup at Lord’s last year — that is something that will stay with me forever,” said Marshall.
Gloucestershire paid a handsome tribute to Marshall, who hopes to carry on playing cricket back in New Zealand once the county season winds up later this year. “Hamish is a model professional and has been a wonderful role model and ambassador for the club,” said chief executive Will Brown.
Marshall’s international career — he had a top score of 160 in Test cricket against Sri Lanka and an ODI career best of 101 against Pakistan — with New Zealand came to an end once he acquired an Irish passport in 2008, which made him a home-qualified player for Gloucestershire.
