Jesse Ryder, pictured in 2014, has been admitted drink driving in Napier. (File photo)

Former Black Cap Jesse Ryder has pleaded guilty to driving with more than three times the legal alcohol limit.

Ryder, 35, was pulled over on Taradale Rd in Napier on February 7 and recorded a breath alcohol reading of 873 micrograms per litre of breath. The legal limit is 250mcg.

He appeared in Napier District Court on Wednesday. His guilty plea was entered by lawyer James Rainger.

WARWICK SMITH/STUFF Ryder played 18 tests, 48 ODIs and 22 T20 internationals for New Zealand between 2008 and 2014. (File photo)

Judge Bridget Mackintosh sentenced Ryder to nine months supervision and ordered him to undertake any drug or alcohol counselling as required. He could not drive until the end of March and then could apply to drive with an interlock device.

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The gifted cricketer's last international was in January 2014 before a series of off-field incidents involving alcohol saw him overlooked by the Black Caps selectors despite averaging 40.93 from 18 tests.

He played 18 tests, 48 ODIs and 22 T20 internationals for New Zealand between 2008 and 2014.

Ryder played his last first-class match for the Stags in March 2018 as they won that season's Plunket Shield title, but wasn't offered a contract for the 2018-19 season.

Last summer as player-coach of Napier Technical Old Boys, Ryder guided the Central Districts champions to back-to-back national club titles with victory over Canterbury club St Albans.