Meg Lanning Announces Her Retirement From International Cricket, Ends Her Illustrious Career
Published - 09 Nov 2023, 11:13 AM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:22 AM
Australia’s women’s team captain, Meg Lanning, has announced her retirement from all three formats of international cricket at the age of 31. Lanning described it as a difficult decision, but she feels it is the right time to end her 13-year international career.
Meg Lanning achieved a remarkable feat by leading Australia’s women’s team to five titles in ICC tournaments, making her the only captain to achieve this. The 31-year-old captained the side in four T20 World Cup victories and one ODI World Cup-winning campaign.
Difficult One To Make – Meg Lanning
Meg Lanning expressed her pride in the team’s success and her achievements during her illustrious career. Lanning also mentioned that she would cherish the moments shared with her teammates.
“The decision to step away from international cricket was a difficult one to make, but I feel now is the right time. I’ve been incredibly fortunate to enjoy a 13-year international career, but I know now is the right time for me to move on to something new.”
“Team success is why you play the game, I’m proud of what I have been able to achieve and will cherish the moments shared with teammates along the way,” Meg Lanning said.
Meg Lanning Has Made An Immeasurable Impact – Nick Hockley
Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley described Lanning as one of Australia’s finest cricketers, highlighting her remarkable achievements. He said that Lanning revolutionized women’s cricket, emphasizing her significant impact on the game.
“One of the finest cricketers Australia has produced, Meg’s supreme achievements with the bat have been matched by her inspiring leadership. As one of the best players in the world over a long period of time, Meg has made an immeasurable impact and led a generation which has helped revolutionise the game.”
“Under Meg’s leadership, the Australian women’s cricket team has built a legacy of global dominance and has been at the forefront of growing the game and inspiring the next generation of cricketers all around the world.”
“A seven-time World Cup winner and Commonwealth Games gold medallist, Meg retires from international cricket having achieved everything there is to achieve and we thank her for the immense contribution she has made. We look forward to celebrating Meg’s distinguished international career at an appropriate time.”
Lanning represented Australia in 132 T20Is, 103 ODIs, and six Test matches. She led the Australia team in 182 matches in international cricket. She amassed 8352 in 241 matches across the formats. She also won a Commonwealth Games gold medal as a captain.
