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Punam Raut Announces Retirement from International Cricket

By Drooid · Oct 16, 2026, 4:17 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Punam Raut announced retirement from international cricket on October 15, 2026.
She finished a 2009-2021 international career spanning Tests, ODIs and T20Is.
She amassed 3,282 runs: 2,299 in 73 ODIs, 719 in 35 T20Is, 264 in four Tests.
Raut and Deepti Sharma set a record 320-run opening partnership against Ireland.
She said she will mentor future players after retirement.

History

Historical Context

The International Women’s Cricket Council, founded in February 1958 by five nations, merged into the ICC in 2005, representing 100 members, and Australia’s 98-run World Cup final win over India triggered a $5 million ICC development grant. After the BCCI’s 2006 absorption of the Women’s Cricket Association of India, Punam Raut—who retired in 2026 after a 2009-2021 career with a 320-run opening partnership with Deepti Sharma—mentors batters.

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Story summary

Punam Raut announced retirement from international cricket on October 15, 2026.
She finished a 2009-2021 international career spanning Tests, ODIs and T20Is.
She amassed 3,282 runs: 2,299 in 73 ODIs, 719 in 35 T20Is, 264 in four Tests.
Raut and Deepti Sharma set a record 320-run opening partnership against Ireland.
She said she will mentor future players after retirement.

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