Veda Krishnamurthy, standing between Harmanpreet and Smriti Mandhana, retired from international cricket (Photo- Veda Krishnamurthy/ Instagram)
The Indian women’s team recently performed a bang in the White Ball Series against England and not only the T20 series but also the ODI series. Now she has to play ODI series against Australia, after which the Women’s World Cup will start. This tournament is starting from 30 September and the Indian women’s team would like to perform brilliantly in the ODI World Cup. However, before this ODI World Cup, Team India has suffered a major setback. The player playing 124 international matches for Team India has suddenly retired.
Veda Krishnamurthy retired
India’s strong middle order batsman Veda Krishnamurthy has retired from international cricket. He himself announced this on his official social media account. He tweeted on social media, ‘From a girl with big dreams of a small town to proud wearing the jersey of the Indian team. I am thankful for whatever lessons, people and memories that cricket has given me to me. Now the time has come to say goodbye to play, but not the game. Will always be available for India and for the team.
From a small-tojir with big dreams to wearing the India jersey with pride. Grateful for everything Gave me the lessons, the people, the people, the people, the memories.it’s time to say goodbye to playing, but to the not to the palaning, but to the not to the Game.always for India. Always for the team. pic.twitter.com/okrdjyuw2r
– Veda krishnamurthy (@vedakmurthy08) July 25, 2025
Veda Krishnamurthy has scored 829 runs in 48 ODIs for Team India at an average of 25.90. His name is 8 half -centuries and his best score is 71 runs. Veda has scored 875 runs in 76 T20 matches from Team India at an average of 18.61. He has scored two half -centuries and his best score is 57 runs not out. The experienced player played his last international match for Team India in the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup against the Australia women’s team in 2020. After this he was dropped from the team and Krishnamurthy did not get a chance again.
Married to former Karnataka cricketer
The player of the Indian women’s cricket team married former Karnataka cricketer Arjun Hoysala in 2023. Both of them share a lot of pictures on social media together. Let me tell you, Veda has also participated in the Women’s Premier League. He played his last WPL match for Gujarat giants in 2024 against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
