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Punam Raut retires after 2017 World Cup heartbreak
Mumbai-born cricketer Punam Raut ends 15-year international career after 2017 ODI World Cup loss.
In brief
Mumbai-born cricketer Punam Raut ends 15-year international career after 2017 ODI World Cup loss. Punam Raut retired from all forms of international cricket after scoring 3,282 runs across formats including four centuries. Originally reported by mint.
Punam Raut retires
Punam Raut retired from all forms of international cricket after playing four Tests, 73 ODIs and 35 T20Is for India.
2017 ODI World Cup heartbreak
Raut scored 86 off 115 deliveries in India's chase against England at Lord's but India collapsed to 219 after her dismissal.
Record partnership with Deepti Sharma
Raut and Deepti Sharma shared 320 runs for the opening wicket against Ireland in South Africa in 2017.
Career statistics
Raut accumulated 3,282 runs across formats including four centuries, with 2,299 runs in ODIs at an average of 34.83.
Final India appearance
Raut played her last ODI against England on 27 June 2021 before retiring more than five years later.
Retirement statement
Raut thanked Mumbai Cricket Association and said her next innings would be giving back to cricket.
2017 World Cup performance
Raut finished the 2017 Women's ODI World Cup with 381 runs in nine innings at an average of 42.33.
Career timeline
Raut made her ODI debut against West Indies in March 2009 and retired from international cricket in October 2026.
The main idea
Punam Raut retired from all forms of international cricket after scoring 3,282 runs across formats including four centuries.
