Punam 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 represe...
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Indian women's batter Punam Raut retires
Indian women's batter Punam Raut announced her retirement from all formats of international cricket on Thursday.
Punam, 37, who last played for India in 2021, made the announcement on Instagram. The top-order batter played four Tests, 73 ODIs and 35 T20Is for India between 2009 and 2021.
"After much thought and reflection, I have decided to retire from international cricket in all formats of the game," she said.
"Representing India has been the greatest honour of my life. Cricket has been more than just a sport — it has shaped my character, taught me resilience, and given me memories that I will cherish forever. Every time I wore the India jersey, I did so with immense pride and gratitude. Wearing the India jersey was a dream that became a reality, and I will always be grateful for the trust and support I received," the note said.
She also credited her domestic team for shaping her career.
“My sincere thanks to the Mumbai Cricket Association for believing in me during my formative years. The opportunities and guidance I received there laid the foundation of my cricketing journey,” Raut said.
Penning her retirement note, she wrote, "From the streets of Mumbai to wearing the Indian jersey, this journey has been nothing short of a blessing. A journey filled with sacrifices, struggles, unforgettable victories, tough lessons, and moments I will cherish for a lifetime."
Raut noted that representing the country was never just a dream fulfilled; it was a privilege she carried with immense pride.
"As I close this chapter of my international cricket career, my heart is filled with gratitude for everyone who believed in me, stood by me, and became a part of my journey. Cricket gave me more than a career. It gave me a purpose, an identity, and a family," she said, adding that the player in her may step aside, but the love for this game will never retire.
Hinting at her next step, Raut said, "My next innings is about giving back to the game that gave me everything."
Punam, 37, who last played for India in 2021, made the announcement on Instagram. The top-order batter played four Tests, 73 ODIs and 35 T20Is for India between 2009 and 2021.
"After much thought and reflection, I have decided to retire from international cricket in all formats of the game," she said.
"Representing India has been the greatest honour of my life. Cricket has been more than just a sport — it has shaped my character, taught me resilience, and given me memories that I will cherish forever. Every time I wore the India jersey, I did so with immense pride and gratitude. Wearing the India jersey was a dream that became a reality, and I will always be grateful for the trust and support I received," the note said.
She also credited her domestic team for shaping her career.
“My sincere thanks to the Mumbai Cricket Association for believing in me during my formative years. The opportunities and guidance I received there laid the foundation of my cricketing journey,” Raut said.
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Penning her retirement note, she wrote, "From the streets of Mumbai to wearing the Indian jersey, this journey has been nothing short of a blessing. A journey filled with sacrifices, struggles, unforgettable victories, tough lessons, and moments I will cherish for a lifetime."
Raut noted that representing the country was never just a dream fulfilled; it was a privilege she carried with immense pride.
"As I close this chapter of my international cricket career, my heart is filled with gratitude for everyone who believed in me, stood by me, and became a part of my journey. Cricket gave me more than a career. It gave me a purpose, an identity, and a family," she said, adding that the player in her may step aside, but the love for this game will never retire.
Hinting at her next step, Raut said, "My next innings is about giving back to the game that gave me everything."
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