A third senior Black Cap has been released from his New Zealand Cricket contract to pursue lucrative T20 contracts around the world.
After 14 years in the national team Martin Guptill has taken his recent selection snub as a sign to step away - but says he still wants to be part of the Black Caps future plans.
Guptill follows Trent Boult and Colin De Grandhomme who have turned down central contracts.
New Zealand Cricket's Bryan Stronach says the Black Caps have several players in the second half of their careers and many will be considering their options.
