Meg Lanning, a legend in the cricket world and captain of Australia’s women’s national team, has formally announced her retirement from international cricket, capping an incredible career that lasted 241 matches and seven World Cup titles. Lanning, who is 31 years old, has left a legacy that will be honoured for her outstanding accomplishments as a captain and player. During her 13-year international career, Meg Lanning participated in 132 Twenty20 internationals (T20Is), 103 One-Day Internationals (ODIs), and six Tests. After attaining unmatched success and making her mark in cricket history, she has decided to retire from international cricket.
Meg Lanning, who made her international cricket debut in 2010, has amassed 8,352 runs, leaving behind an excellent statistical record. Exceptionally, 17 centuries and 38 half-centuries are included in this total. Notably, Lanning broke the record for the youngest Australian to achieve an international century in just her second One-Day International (ODI). At the age of 21, Lanning was appointed captain in 2014, making history as Australia’s youngest captain ever. She demonstrated her leadership abilities by leading the squad in 182 games. Lanning is one of the most successful captains in Australian women’s cricket history, having led her team to multiple victories with her inspirational leadership.