Punam Raut Retires From All Formats of International Cricket
Raut said she is grateful for 4 Tests, 73 ODIs and 35 T20Is for India, and credited the Mumbai Cricket Association for her rise.
- On Thursday, October 15, 37-year-old top-order batter Punam Raut announced her retirement from all forms of international cricket, ending a career spanning more than a decade.
- Making her India debut in 2009, Raut played 73 ODIs, 35 T20Is, and four Tests, accumulating nearly 2,300 runs in ODIs at an average of 34.83.
- During the 2017 ODI World Cup, Raut scored 86 in the final and shared a record 320-run opening partnership with Deepti Sharma against Ireland, calling it "one of the defining moments of my career."
- Raut reserved special mention for former captain Mithali Raj, stating, "It was a privilege to play under your captaincy for both India and Railways." She also thanked the Mumbai Cricket Association and Indian Railways for their foundational support.
- Hinting at her next steps, Raut said, "My next innings is about giving back to the game that gave me everything," while emphasizing her enduring love for cricket despite retirement.
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Punam Raut announces retirement from international cricket, bringing 12-year career to an end
Punam Raut retirement: The veteran Indian women team top-order batter has announced her retirement from all forms of international cricket, concluding a twelve year journey wearing the national jersey with immense pride and gratitude.
Veteran India Batter Punam Raut Announces Retirement from International Cricket
Punam Raut retired from international cricket on Thursday, October 15, ending a career that began with her India debut in 2009 and last appearance in 2021. The right-handed batter scored 2,299 runs in 73 ODIs, 719 in 35 T20Is and 264 in four Tests, and played key roles in the 2017 Women’s World Cup and the 2021 pink-ball Test against Australia
India batter Punam Raut retires from all forms of international cricket
Indian women's cricket team top-order batter Punam Raut announced her retirement from all forms of international cricket on Thursday. The 37-year-old played four Tests, 73 ODIs, and 35 T20Is for India, highlighting her career with a record-breaking ODI partnership and participation in the 2017 Women's ODI World Cup.
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Times of IndiaPunam Raut retires from all formats of international cricket
Punam Raut shared her retirement from international cricket on Instagram, marking the end of her career. She represented India from 2009 to 2021, playing in various formats including Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. Raut expressed her gratitude for representing India and highlighted the importance of cricket in shaping her character. She thanked the Mumbai Cricket Association for their support during her formative years.
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