Veda Krishnamurthy Announces Retirement from International Cricket

Veda Krishnamurthy Bids Farewell to International Cricket

New Delhi [India], July 25: Indian cricketer Veda Krishnamurthy has officially announced her retirement from international cricket after a commendable career, during which she played 48 One Day Internationals (ODIs) and 76 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), accumulating 829 and 875 runs respectively.

The last time Krishnamurthy donned the T20I jersey was during the 2020 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Final, while her final ODI appearance was in 2018, as noted on the ICC website.

In her retirement announcement, she expressed her desire to contribute back to the sport. She reflected on her journey, stating, “From a small-town girl with big dreams to wearing the India jersey with pride. I am grateful for everything cricket has given me—the lessons, the people, the memories. It’s time to say goodbye to playing, but not to the game. Always for India. Always for the team.”

Krishnamurthy, known for her aggressive batting style, also served as captain for both Karnataka and Railways in domestic competitions.

In 2023, she led Karnataka to a second-place finish in the Senior Women’s One Day Trophy for two consecutive years, narrowly losing to the dominant Railways by six runs in the final held in February.

Reflecting on her career, she expressed pride in being part of the 2017 team, a pivotal year for women’s cricket in India, when the squad reached the ICC Women’s World Cup final at Lord’s. “Nothing compares to the feeling of wearing that jersey. The anthem, the adrenaline, the pride—it lives in your bones forever. 2017…what a year. To be part of a World Cup that changed perceptions of Women’s Cricket in India, I will always cherish that,” she added.