3 cricketers simultaneously retired from international cricket, bid farewell with tears

Both the semi-finalists of Group B of the 10th edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup (ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026) have been decided. The journey of defending champion New Zealand has ended. New Zealand is out after a shameful defeat against England in the match held on Saturday. England and West Indies have reached the top-4 from this group.

3 players retired

With this defeat at the hands of England, the international career of three great New Zealand players ended. Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates and Lee Tahuhu have retired from international cricket. New Zealand wanted to bid farewell to these three greats with a win, but on the contrary the team had to suffer a shameful defeat.

After the match, players of New Zealand and England gave guard of honor to the three retired players. During this time, Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates and Lee Tahuhu had moist eyes. All three great players were emotional.

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𝐄𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 🤗

Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates and Lea Tahuhu together walk off the pitch one final time 🫡

Witness history from the stands at the #T20WorldCuptickets here ➡️ https://t.co/8kyuNOXKdL pic.twitter.com/uKOvhpUPM9

— ICC (@ICC) June 27, 2026

‘Do or die’ match for India today

England and West Indies have reached the semi-finals from Group B, but Group B will be decided today. Today is South Africa vs Bangladesh and Australia vs India match. Australia has 8 points, India and South Africa have 6 points each.

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Team India will secure its place in the semi-finals by defeating Australia, then even if South Africa reaches 8 points by defeating Bangladesh, then India’s net run rate (+2.268) is better. But if Australia wins and so does South Africa, then India’s T20 World Cup 2026 journey will be over.