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New Zealand right-arm pacer Hamish Bennett on Tuesday has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.

Bennett, who currently plays for Wellington in New Zealand's domestic cricket, had made his first-class debut for Canterbury in 2005.

“I’ve been so fortunate to work and play alongside so many great players, captains and coaches and I’d like to thank every one of them for their support over the years,”

“Men’s and women’s cricket in New Zealand is in an exciting place, so I’m looking forward to putting the feet up and watching the game grow from the sidelines,”

“It’s been an honour to represent my family and my country for New Zealand and those memories and experiences will be ones that I cherish and tell stories about for the rest of my life," Bennett said.

Bennett made his international debut in October 2010 and went on to play one Test, 19 ODIs and 11 T20Is, taking a combined 43 wickets in them.