Punam Raut Retires From International Cricket

Punam Raut Retires From All Forms of International Cricket

Former India opener Punam Raut has retired from all forms of international cricket. The 37-year-old announced her decision on Thursday through a statement shared on Instagram.

Raut’s international career lasted more than a decade. She last played for India in 2021.

Punam Raut’s International Career

Raut made her ODI debut against the West Indies in March 2009. She went on to play 73 ODIs and scored 2,299 runs at an average of 34.83.

Her ODI record included three centuries and 15 half-centuries. She also played 35 T20Is and scored 719 runs.

In Test cricket, Raut represented India in four matches. She scored 264 runs, including a career-best 130 against South Africa in 2014.

Punam Raut’s Role in the 2017 World Cup

Raut was part of India’s team that reached the 2017 ODI World Cup final in England. She scored 86 runs in the final against England at Lord’s.

She played in three ODI World Cups and four T20 World Cups during her career.

Earlier in 2017, Raut and Deepti Sharma also set a world record for an opening partnership. They added 320 runs against Ireland in an ODI World Cup qualifier. Raut scored 109 in that match.

Raut described the 2017 World Cup as one of the defining periods of her career. She also credited the tournament with helping change women’s cricket in India.

Punam Raut Thanks Her Supporters

In her retirement statement, Raut thanked the BCCI, Mumbai Cricket Association and Indian Railways.

She also gave special thanks to former India captain Mithali Raj. Raut played under Raj for both India and Railways.

Raut thanked her coaches, medical staff, teammates and parents for their support throughout her career.

She also said she hopes to remain involved in cricket. Raut is completing coaching certifications and plans to contribute to the sport in the future.

FAQ

When did Punam Raut retire from international cricket?

Punam Raut announced her retirement from all forms of international cricket on Thursday.

When did Punam Raut last play for India?

Raut last played for India in 2021.

How many ODIs did Punam Raut play?

Punam Raut played 73 ODIs and scored 2,299 runs.

Sources: Zee News