Punam Raut announces retirement from international cricket

Indian women's cricket batter Punam Raut has announced her retirement from all forms of international cricket. The 37-year-old top-order batter shared the news via social media, reflecting on a career that spanned from her debut in 2009 until her last appearance in 2021.

Throughout her international career, Raut represented India in four Test matches, 73 One Day Internationals (ODIs), and 35 T20 Internationals. Her career highlights include a standout performance during the 2017 ICC Women's World Cup, where she scored 381 runs, and a world-record 320-run opening partnership with Deepti Sharma against Ireland in 2017.

Raut expressed deep gratitude for the opportunity to represent India, stating that wearing the national jersey was a “privilege I carried with immense pride.” She also credited the Mumbai Cricket Association for providing the foundation for her professional journey.