Punam Raut Retires from International Cricket
Date: October 15
Player: Punam Raut (Right-handed batter)
Status: Retired from international cricket
Career Overview
- Debut: 2009
- Last Appearance: ODI vs England, June 2021
- Career Span: Over a decade
Career Statistics
- ODIs: 73 matches, 2,299 runs
- 4 International Hundreds (3 in ODIs, 1 in Tests)
- 15 Half-centuries
- T20Is: 35 matches, 719 runs
- 4 Half-centuries
- Tests: 4 matches, 264 runs
- 1 Hundred (vs South Africa, 2014)
Key Highlights
- 2017 Women's World Cup:
- Scored 381 runs in the tournament.
- Final vs England (Lord's): Scored 86 in India's 9-run loss.
- vs Ireland: Scored 109, sharing a record 320-run opening stand with Deepti Sharma.
- 2021 Pink-Ball Test vs Australia:
- Scored 36 in the first innings.
- Earned praise for walking after edging a delivery despite being given not out.
Retirement Statement
Raut announced her retirement via Instagram, reflecting on her journey "from the streets of Mumbai to wearing the Indian jersey."
"From the streets of Mumbai to wearing the Indian jersey, this journey has been nothing short of a blessing. A journey filled with sacrifices, struggles, unforgettable victories, tough lessons, and moments I will cherish for a lifetime.
Representing India was never just a dream fulfilled; it was a privilege I carried with immense pride. As I close this chapter of my international cricket career, my heart is filled with gratitude for everyone who believed in me, stood by me, and became a part of my journey. Cricket gave me more than a career. It gave me a purpose, an identity, and a family.
The player in me may step aside, but the love for this game will never retire. My next innings is about giving back to the game that gave me everything."
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