Part of RCB's title-winning squad, former India batter announces retirement
Indian cricketer S Meghana has announced her retirement from all forms of cricket at age 30. A former member of the title-winning Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad, she plans to focus on mentoring the next generation of players.
Why it matters
Her retirement marks the end of a career that spanned international formats and the growing Women's Premier League, highlighting the transition of players into coaching roles.
India top-order batter S Meghana announced her retirement from all forms of cricket on Friday at the age of 30. The Andhra Pradesh cricketer last represented India in October 2022 and played in the Women's Premier League (WPL) for Gujarat Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).Meghana announced her decision in a post on Instagram, thanking the game for the experiences and relationships she had built during her career. She also said she intended to remain connected to cricket and work towards helping the next generation of players."As I announce my retirement from all formats of cricket as a player, my heart is overflowing with gratitude," Meghana wrote in an Instagram post."The field has been my second home, teaching me resilience, humility, and giving me memories and friendships that I will carry for a lifetime," she wrote."While my cricket days come to an end, my bond with cricket will never break.…
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