Hart, a left-arm orthodox spinner, played in 14 Tests between 1994 and 1996, claiming 29 wickets including one five-wicket haul against South Africa.
His international career lasted from 1994 to 2002, eventually losing his place in the team to Daniel Vettori.
Hart retired from cricket in 2005 at the age of 33, citing a loss of enthusiasm for the game.
[1] His brother, Robbie, also played cricket as a wicket-keeper for Northern Districts Knights and New Zealand.
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