S. Meghana retires from all forms of cricket
Indian cricketer S. Meghana has announced her retirement from all forms of professional cricket at the age of 30. A former top-order batter, she represented India internationally and played for teams like RCB and Gujarat Giants in the Women's Premier League.
Why it matters
Her retirement marks the end of a decade-long career for a notable Indian women's cricketer who contributed to the growth of the domestic T20 league landscape.
S. Meghana retires from all forms of cricket left S. Meghana. File K. Murali Kumar K. Murali Kumar https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/qhuxoa/article71617802.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/_DSC1168.jpg MURALI KUMAR K BENGALURU KARNATAKA 24/02/2024 : RCB's S Meghana, plays a shot, during the Women's Premier League 2024 (WPL) match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and UP Warriorz, at M Chinnaswamy Stadium (KSCA), in Bengaluru on February 24, 2024. Photo MURALI KUMAR K / The Hindu "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 New Delhi India's top-order batter S. Meghana on Friday (October 23, 2026) announced her retirement from all forms of cricket at the age of 30. Hailing from Andhra Pradesh, Meghana last played for India in November 2022.
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