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India Women's Batter Meghana Retires From All Forms of Cricket

Sabbineni Meghana, a prominent top-order batter for the Indian women's cricket team, has announced her retirement from all formats of the sport. The decision marks the end of her international cricket career.

LSN India · 23 October 2026

Indian women's cricket lost a key batting talent on Friday with the announcement of Sabbineni Meghana's retirement from all forms of the game. The top-order batter, who represented India across Test, One Day International, and Twenty20 formats, has decided to step away from competitive cricket.

Meghana's retirement comes as the Indian women's team continues to strengthen its squad across multiple formats. Her decision to retire from all forms simultaneously indicates a complete exit from the sport rather than a phased withdrawal from specific formats.

The batter's departure represents a significant change in the composition of India's women's cricket roster. As a top-order player, Meghana had contributed to India's performances in international women's cricket over her tenure with the national side.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has not yet issued an official statement regarding her retirement, though such announcements from senior players often prompt reflections on their contributions to Indian women's cricket.