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Punam Raut announces retirement from international cricket

Veteran Indian batter Punam Yadav Raut has stepped away from international cricket at age 37, concluding a career that spanned over a decade across all formats. During her time with the national team, Raut amassed 264 Test runs, including a career-high 130 against South Africa in Mysuru, along with 2,299 ODI runs and 719 T20I runs.

She played a pivotal role in India’s 2017 Women’s World Cup campaign, scoring 86 in the final loss and forming a 320-run opening partnership with Deepti Sharma in a group-stage win over Ireland. Her final international match came in a Test against Australia in September 2021, marking the end of an era for the Mumbai-born cricketer who reflected on her journey as both a privilege and a deeply personal experience.

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