Punam Raut Calls Time On International Career, Says 'Love For This Game Will Never Retire' (BCCI Women)
\n\nIndia batter Punam Raut retired from international cricket on Thursday, October 15. Raut was out of the Indian team for years and last represented the side in 2021. In a career that lasted more than a decade, Punam Raut scored 2299 runs in 73 ODIs, 719 runs in 35 T20Is, and 264 runs in the four Tests she played for the country. She also scored four international centuries, including three ODI hundreds and one Test century against South Africa.
\n\nRaut is fondly remembered for her terrific run in the 2017 Women's World Cup, where she scored 381, including a century against Ireland, to help India reach the final, where they suffered a close defeat by nine runs.
\n\nPunam Raut confirmed the retirement with a social media post on Instagram. Reflecting on her journey, she wrote, "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.
\n\n"Representing India was never just a dream fulfilled; it was a…
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