Rachael Haynes pulls up stumps on international cricket career
by Australian Associated Press from World news | The Guardian on (#63N1J)
- Batter retires having won three T20 and two ODI World Cups
- Selectors left with call to make on team's leadership group
Rachael Haynes has become the first member of Australia's golden generation to retire from international cricket, ending her decorated career with a Commonwealth Games gold medal.
Haynes ended months of speculation around her future on Thursday, calling time on a 13-year international career that included 167 games across all formats. The 35-year-old has also retired from domestic one-day cricket, but will commit to this summer's WBBL with the Sydney Thunder before ceasing to play entirely.
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