Veda Krishnamurthy Retires: India Women Batter Calls Time On Career

India Women batter Veda Krishnamurthy on Friday announced her retirement from all forms of cricket. The 32-year-old middle-order bat said in her retirement post that even as she was leaving playing the game, she was not actually leaving the game entirely, suggesting she could take up coaching or commentary gigs in future.

"From a small-town girl with big dreams to wearing the India jersey with pride. Grateful for everything cricket gave me the lessons, the people, the memories. It’s time to say goodbye to playing, but not to the game," Krishnamurthy wrote on X.

"Always for India. Always for the team," she added.

Krishnamurthy, a middle-order batter, represented India in 48 ODIs and 76 T20Is, scoring 829 runs and 875 runs respectively. She also has three ODI wickets to her name. Her last appearance was in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Final in 2020 where India lost to Australia. She scored 19 runs off 24 balls in the final. Her last ODI appearance came in 2018.

Apart from thanking people close to her for their role in her career, Krishnamurthy also mentioned that entering the 2017 Women's World Cup final was the highlight of her playing journey.

"Captaining Karnataka and Railways was an honour I'll always hold close. Those teams shaped me, challenged me, and gave me space to lead with heart. And India... nothing comes to the feeling of wearing that jersey. The anthem, the Adrenaline, the pride - it lives in your bones forever.

"And 2017... what a year to be part of a World Cup that changed how people saw women's cricket in India. I'll always be proud of that."

Krishnamurthy was not picked at the inaugural Women's Premier League auction but got a gig with Gujarat Giants in 2024 before being overlooked again last season. She also played the Women's Big Bash League for the Hobart Hurricanes in 2017-18.

She also holds the record for the highest number of catches by a non-wicketkeeper in a Women's T20Is.