Former Indian captain Mithali Raj shared a heartfelt message on Thursday bidding farewell to Australian captain Meg Lanning as she concludes her illustrious 13-year international cricket career.
Meg, at the age of 31, made the announcement early in the morning, expressing that it was the right time for her to retire from international cricket and extending her gratitude to Cricket Australia.
In response, Mithali Raj conveyed her congratulations to Meg on an extraordinary career, praising her legendary achievements in women’s cricket and Australian cricket. Raj expressed admiration for Lanning’s unwavering dedication and commitment to the game, acknowledging that it is a somber day for international cricket. She concluded her message by wishing Meg Lanning all the best for her future endeavors.
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Despite retiring from international cricket, Meg Lanning will continue her involvement in the sport. She is set to play for Melbourne Stars in the WBBL and Victoria in the WNCL, in addition to representing Delhi Capitals in the WPL.
Meg’s final appearance for Australia occurred as she led the team to another Women’s T20 World Cup title in South Africa in February of this year. Her return to the game in January was marked by this triumph, following a period of 18 months away from cricket due to various reasons, during which she found it challenging to muster the motivation to continue playing. Notably, she also missed participating in the Women’s Ashes due to an undisclosed medical issue.
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