Indian batter Sabbhineni Meghana has retired from all types of cricket after a career with Railways, India and the Women’s Premier League. The Andhra Pradesh cricketer was a part of India’s Commonwealth Video games silver group in 2022 and RCB’s WPL-winning squad in 2024. She shared the decision on social media on Friday. Her farewell regarded back on the sport, the folks round her and what she hopes to do next.
From Domestic Cricket to India
Meghana made her T20I debut towards West Indies in Vijayawada on November 20, 2016, within the second T20I. Her ODI debut got here later, towards New Zealand in Queenstown on February 11, 2022. She played three ODIs and 17 T20Is. Her final ODI was towards New Zealand in Queenstown on February 18, 2022, whereas her final T20I got here towards Thailand in Sylhet on October 10, 2022, throughout the Women’s Asia Cup. Later, she struggled to return to India’s T20 setup and missed subsequent ICC events.
In ODIs, Meghana scored 114 runs in three innings, with a highest score of 61 and an average of 38.00. She faced 105 balls at a strike fee of 108.57, made one half-century, hit 17 fours and two sixes, and took one catch. In T20Is, she scored 258 runs in 16 innings, remaining not out twice. Her highest score was 69, common 18.42 and strike fee 102.78 from 251 balls. She made one half-century, hit 38 fours and three sixes, and took 4 catches. No worldwide bowling figures had been provided.
Commonwealth Video games and WPL glory
Meghana was a part of India’s silver-medal-winning Commonwealth Video games group in 2022. She joined Gujarat Giants for the WPL’s first season and moved to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2024. She was a part of RCB’s title-winning squad. Throughout the league, she played 15 matches for two groups, batting in 14 innings and remaining not out once. She scored 302 runs at an average of 23.23, with 53 as her highest score. She faced 255 balls at a strike fee of 118.43, made one half-century, hit 40 fours and six sixes, and took one catch. No WPL bowling figures had been provided.
Retirement Message and Future Plans
In her retirement post, Meghana wrote: “Stepping onto the sphere for the very first time with a bat in hand to put on a jersey on world stage has been nothing in need of a dream come true. As I announce my retirement from all codecs of cricket as a participant, my heart is overflowing with gratitude. The field has been my second residence, instructing me resilience, humility, and giving me reminiscences and friendships that I’ll carry for a lifetime,” She thanked her family, coaches, teammates, assist staff and fans, adding: “To my family, who stood by me by every peak and valley, thanks for your endless sacrifices. To my coaches, teammates, assist staff, thanks for pushing me to be my best and sharing the dressing room with me. And to the fans, your cheers beneath the floodlights fuelled every single stride I took,”
She additionally thanked the BCCI, Andhra Cricket Affiliation, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Giants and RSPB. Meghana wrote: “I want to extend my honest gratitude to the BCCI, the Andhra Cricket Affiliation, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Giants, and RSPB for his or her constant assist, steerage, and backing throughout my career. Thanks for giving me the platform and opportunities to pursue my passion at the highest stage,” She said she would stay near cricket and plans to mentor the following generation, give back to the game and serve the sport.
Meghana’s enjoying career ends after representing Railways and India, winning Commonwealth Video games silver and being a part of RCB’s WPL title-winning squad. She hopes to information young players and serve cricket past her enjoying days.
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