Indian Cricket Star Gouher Sultana Bows Out with Epic Legacy!
Left-arm spinner Gouher Sultana retires from all cricket, reflecting on her illustrious career representing India.
Indian women’s cricket veteran Gouher Sultana announced her retirement from all forms of cricket on Thursday, marking the end of a remarkable career that spanned over a decade. The 37-year-old left-arm spinner, who debuted for India in 2008, described representing the country in international tournaments as “the greatest honour” of her life in an emotional Instagram post.
Sultana played 50 ODIs and 37 T20Is, claiming 66 wickets in ODIs at an impressive average of 19.39 and 29 wickets in T20Is at 26.27. She featured in two ODI World Cups (2009 and 2013), taking 12 wickets in 11 matches, and competed in three T20 World Cups (2009, 2012, and 2014), securing seven wickets. Her last international appearance was in April 2014, but she made a notable comeback in the Women’s Premier League, representing UP Warriorz in the 2024 and 2025 seasons.
“Every wicket taken, every dive in the field, every huddle with my teammates has shaped the cricketer and the person I am today,” Sultana wrote, reflecting on her journey. Now a BCCI Level 2 coach, she leaves behind a legacy of skill, resilience, and inspiration, having contributed significantly to Indian women’s cricket on the global stage.
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