Born in South Africa, Bezuidenhout debuted for her birth country in 2014, before moving to New Zealand in 2018.
She is one of nine female cricketers to represent two countries at the highest level. He has played four ODIs and seven T20 matches for South Africa and 1 ODI and 22 T20 matches for New Zealand.
“It's been a great trip. Playing for the White Ferns has been a huge privilege and honor and has left me with the fondest memories. This journey has taught me a lot and I will always be grateful to everyone who has walked this path with me,” New Zealand Cricket quoted Bezuidenhout as saying.
Apart from cricket, Bezuidenhout has led a distinguished career in non-profit and social enterprise, founding the EPIC Sports Project Charitable Trust, which aims to inspire hope and engagement in youth in high-deprivation communities and foster participation. The aim is to use sport to break down barriers. game.
He said his charitable trust was at the forefront of his decision to retire, “I am satisfied with the decision but it was not an easy one to take.
“I have been struggling to strike a balance between my work and sporting career for some time now, and after much thought and reflection I feel this is the right time to pivot and give my full attention to the EPIC Sports project Is."
Women's team head coach Ben Sawyer thanked Burney for her committed service.
“I want to thank Bernie for the contribution he has made to the White Ferns on the field and the caring qualities he brings to the group off the field,” Sawyer said.
“We are proud of the work that Bernie does outside of cricket and I have no doubt that she will continue to make a positive impact on many people's lives.
She is one of nine female cricketers to represent two countries at the highest level. He has played four ODIs and seven T20 matches for South Africa and 1 ODI and 22 T20 matches for New Zealand.
“It's been a great trip. Playing for the White Ferns has been a huge privilege and honor and has left me with the fondest memories. This journey has taught me a lot and I will always be grateful to everyone who has walked this path with me,” New Zealand Cricket quoted Bezuidenhout as saying.
Apart from cricket, Bezuidenhout has led a distinguished career in non-profit and social enterprise, founding the EPIC Sports Project Charitable Trust, which aims to inspire hope and engagement in youth in high-deprivation communities and foster participation. The aim is to use sport to break down barriers. game.
He said his charitable trust was at the forefront of his decision to retire, “I am satisfied with the decision but it was not an easy one to take.
“I have been struggling to strike a balance between my work and sporting career for some time now, and after much thought and reflection I feel this is the right time to pivot and give my full attention to the EPIC Sports project Is."
Women's team head coach Ben Sawyer thanked Burney for her committed service.
“I want to thank Bernie for the contribution he has made to the White Ferns on the field and the caring qualities he brings to the group off the field,” Sawyer said.
“We are proud of the work that Bernie does outside of cricket and I have no doubt that she will continue to make a positive impact on many people's lives.
