NZ vs IND | New Zealand will miss Martin Guptill, but he has not retired, highlights Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson was full of praise for Martin Guptill ahead of New Zealand’s three-match ODI series against India, beginning on November 25 at Eden Park, Auckland. Recently, Guptill has been granted a release from his New Zealand Cricket’s central contract𝐆, although the 36-year-old ꦦremains available for selection in the future.

“He's (Guptill) made a decision to explore a few other options, but as a player and as an experienced member of the group, he's added so much value over the years and been one of our best white-ball players ever,” Williamson to🐎ld the reporters, as quoted by stuff.co.nz.

“Even i🅘n the T20 World Cup, without getting a playing opportunity, he was outstanding at offering to all the players in the group. He's been fantastic in so many areas of the environment.”

Further, Williamson highlighted the fact that Guptilﷺl, despite being missed among them, has not decided to retire yet, and things🅺 might look different in the future.

“ absolute🍨ly will be missed, but he is not retireಞd, so there's a lot to keep working through over the next period to get a real feel for how the picture looks,” Williamson added.

In Guptill’s absence, New Zeland, in all likelihood, will continue to bring in Finn Allen at th♎e top in the first ODI against India.