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‘Thank You, Gup’ day will honor the 37-year-old’s contribution to both New Zealand and Auckland cricket. The Eden Park Outer Oval will become ‘The Martin Guptill Oval’ for the testimonial game as part of the celebrations.
Guptill’s contribution will also be recognized at the grassroots level through the naming of the Martin Guptill Cup for Auckland’s Men’s Premier Club T20 competition from the 2024-25 season.
“Martin is without doubt one of our country’s finest ever white-ball cricketers and we wanted to take the opportunity to celebrate and recognize what he has done for cricket,” Auckland Cricket CEO Iain Laxon said in a statement.
“His career is one that feels at times like an ongoing highlights reel, there are so many moments where he has made hugely significant contributions at a domestic level for Auckland or on the international stage for New Zealand. Those efforts create memories for all of us and we want everyone to come along and join us in saying thanks to him for all those special moments.”
Guptill recalled his memories with Auckland at the Super Smash launch party earlier this week, stating, “It’s pretty special. I’ve been involved in the Auckland Cricket system for a number of years now, from the age-groups, U14s, U15s, U17s and U19s, to where I am today.”
Guptill didn’t make the IPL auction shortlist, but his recent T20 form is encouraging. He finished as the highest run-getter for Trinbago Knight Riders in CPL 2023, with 262 runs in ten innings at an average of 32.75 and strike rate of 115.41.
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