“It’s special because good people come first, and Sophie has always been a leader in this area.
“I know the Sparks will give Sophie the deserved goodbye and celebrate with her on a wonderful career.”
Oldershaw said she had enjoyed every moment of her seven-year Sparks career.
“Thank you to my teammates, coaches, and support staff who have been instrumental in my development as a cricketer and as an individual,” Oldershaw said.
“I can’t think of a better team to have gone through this experience with, and I look forward to watching and cheering on the Sparks from the banks next season.”
Oldershaw’s final appearance for the Sparks was in February 2024, at her home ground in Dunedin against Northern Districts in the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield – a national trophy the Sparks went on to win.
