Grant Elliott, who smashed a six off South Africa paceman Dale Steyn to put New Zealand into their maiden World Cup final in 2015, has confirmed his retirement from international cricket after signing a deal to play in England's Twenty20 competition.

New Zealand allrounder Grant Elliott, 37, retires from ODIs, two days after his side was knocked out of the World T20 at the semi-final stage by England. Elliott is yet to take a call on his T20 career.