Indian Cricketer Veda Krishnamurthy Announces Retirement from All Forms of Cricket

India batter Veda Krishnamurthy has announced her retirement from all forms of cricket. She was part of India's runner-up teams in the 2017 ICC Women's World Cup and 2020 T20 World Cup.

Veda played in 48 ODIs and 76 T20Is for India. Image | BCCI Women on X

India batter Veda Krishnamurthy has announced her retirement from all forms of cricket, marking the end of a distinguished career that spanned more than a decade and included significant contributions to Team India’s rise on the world stage.

Veda, who hails from the small town of Kadur, shared a heartfelt retirement note on social media:

"A small-town girl with big dreams—that's how it all started in Kadur. I picked up a bat not knowing where it would take me. But I knew I loved the game. I never imagined it would take me this far from narrow streets to the biggest stadiums, from quiet hopes to proudly wearing the Indian jersey. Cricket gave me so much more than just a career—it gave me a sense of who I am. It taught me how to fight, how to fall, and how to keep showing up. Today, with a full heart, I'm calling time on this chapter."

Veda Krishnamurthy Career Highlights

• International Debut: Veda made her international debut for India in 2011
• Matches Played: She featured in 48 ODIs and 76 T20Is.
• Runs & Records:
  ODIs: 829 runs and 3 wickets
  T20Is: 875 runs
  Holds the joint record for the highest number of catches by a non-wicketkeeper in Women’s T20Is.
• World Cup Appearances:
  Part of the Indian team that finished as runners-up to England at the 2017 ICC Women's World Cup.
  Member of the team that finished as runners-up to Australia in the 2020 ICC T20 World Cup.

Her last appearance for India came in the 2020 T20 World Cup final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. She last played an ODI in April 2018 against England.

Veda expressed profound gratitude towards her family, coaches, teammates, and cricket associations, saying:

"To my parents and siblings, especially my sister, thank you for being my first team and my constant strength. To my coaches, captains, and mentors, thank you for shaping me... To my teammates, you made every bit of this journey worth it... And India... nothing comes to the feeling of wearing that jersey. The anthem, the adrenaline, the pride—it lives in your bones forever."

Veda also reflected proudly on her role in the 2017 World Cup—a tournament that brought new visibility to women’s cricket in India.

Domestic and Franchise Cricket

After her stint as a player, Veda turned commentator and broadcaster. She is now open to new roles in cricket, determined to give back to the game.

"This game gave me everything. And I'll always be grateful for it. Now it's time to give back. Whatever the role, whatever the way, I'm here for the game. I truly believe this second innings will be just as meaningful... I played with fire in my heart and pride in every step. Always for the team. Always for India."

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