Indian batter Sabbhineni Meghana has officially retired from all forms of professional cricket at age 30. Reflecting on her journey, she shared a heartfelt statement on Instagram, expressing immense gratitude for her time in the sport. She described the field as her second home, noting that the game provided her with vital lessons in humility and resilience while fostering lifelong friendships. My bond with cricket will never break, while my cricket days come to an end.
Meghana’s international career saw her represent India in three ODIs and 17 T20Is. She made her T20I debut against the West Indies in Vijayawada in November 2016, later earning her maiden ODI cap against New Zealand in Queenstown in February 2022. Across these formats, she accumulated 114 ODI runs and 258 T20I runs, scoring a half-century in both formats. Her final appearance for the national side occurred in 2022.
Beyond the international stage, Meghana was a fixture in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) across its first three seasons. After beginning her tournament career with the Gujarat Giants in 2023, she played for Royal Challengers Bengaluru during the 2024 and 2025 seasons. Over 15 WPL appearances, she recorded 302 runs, which included one half-century.
Despite hanging up her boots as a player, Meghana indicated that her involvement with cricket remains a priority. She stated her intention to dedicate her future to the sport by mentoring emerging talent and contributing back to the game that shaped her life, ensuring her connection to cricket remains unbroken. Mentoring the next generation, and serving the game that gave me everything,” she wrote, i will always stay deeply connected to the game and intend to dedicate my life to giving back to the sport.
