S Meghana retires from all formats, plans to mentor

Indian batter S Meghana has announced her retirement from all formats of cricket, ending her playing career at 30. In a social-media post, she said she hoped to remain involved in the sport and mentor the next generation. Meghana expressed gratitude for her time in cricket and for the people who supported her, including her family, coaches, teammates, support staff and fans. She said the game had given her lasting memories and friendships, and that she intended to give back to the sport after stepping away as a player. Her retirement statement is the basis for the announcement and her plans for what comes next. The Andhra Pradesh-born batter represented India in three one-day internationals and 17 Twenty20 internationals. She was also part of the Indian team that won a silver medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Her international career included appearances in both formats, though she did not return to the national side after her last reported appearance for India in October 2022. Meghana’s international debut came in a T20I against the West Indies in November 2016, according to career details reported about her record. She made her ODI debut against New Zealand in February...