New Zealand's former batsman Daniel Flynn announces his retirement
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Former New Zealand opener Daniel Flynn announced his retirement after his 16-year long cricket career. Flynny as people called him played 24 Tests, 20 ODIs and five T20Is for the Black Caps scoring a combined total of 1325 international runs.
Against England at Lord's Flynn made his debut where he played a gutsy knock of 29 runs in 118 deliveries to salvage an enticing draw. He later lost two teeth on a bouncer by James Anderson, thereby showcasing his hunger and grit to stay at the crease to fight it out for his country.
Speaking to the official NZC website, Flynn said how he felt over his days with the national cricket team. He stated how lucky he was to represent his nation at the highest level in all three formats.
"Representing your country is the ultimate for any cricketer; it's what you dream of as a kid, so to have achieved it is something I look back on with immense satisfaction," He said.
Although he didn't enjoy a long-lasting stay with the national team, Flynn shined with his domestic side, Northern Districts. He played for them in 100 first-class matches and scored an astonishing 20 centuries, apart from captaining them in 72 matches.
He said that, "The people I've played alongside throughout my career stand out for me; they're not just good cricketers, but good people, who I've learned plenty from both on and off the field. Winning trophies for ND alongside these guys were always special, and those are memories that I will never forget."
