captaining australia

Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley: Australian women's cricket team captain Meg Lanning has announced her retirement from international cricket at the age of 31, nearly 13 years after making her debut.

Lanning will continue to play in domestic competitions, including the Women’s Big Bash League and the Women’s National Cricket League.

No captain in the history of cricket has lifted more World Cup trophies than Lanning, who retires as one of Australian sport’s most successful leaders. She captained Australia on 182 occasions, more than any other women’s player, and led the team to a historic five World Cup crowns.