Rachael Haynes, Australia’s core team member retires from state and international cricket
Rachael Haynes, Australia’s core team member retires from state and international cricket: Rachael Haynes is a core member of the Australia team and has dominated Women’s cricket. She now called off on her 13-year-long international career.
Star batter in the Australian cricket team and vice-captain Rachael announces her international retirement. She also retires from state cricket as mentioned in the statement. However, she is going to play one more season for Sydney Thunders in Big Bash League.
The 35-year-old, top order batter made her international debut in 2009. Since then, she represented her country in 77 ODIs and 84T20s.
In her statement on Thursday, she says ” To all the teammates across my career you are the major reason I have played as long as I have. You guys have inspired me to be better every day. “
“I have learned something from each one of you on and off the field. You guys challenge me as a player, help me grow as a person, and most importantly make cricket fun. “
” One of the great things about a long career is watching the game develop. I am extremely proud of the way this team has got players in the squad and nurtured their development.
Furthermore, ” The ability to help clear transitions smoothly is our team’s success. To be a leader within this environment is the greatest privilege of my career. “
Cricket Australia Chief congratulates her on her amazing career
Cricket Australia Chief executive Nick Hockley congratulates her and appreciated her contribution to cricket. In a statement, he says ” on the behalf of everyone at cricket Australia I would like to congratulate her on an amazing career. I also recognize the outstanding contribution she has made to the team on and off the field. ”
” Rachael’s calm, composed, and assured leadership has been a key role in Australia becoming one of the most successful teams in history. She will go down as a great of the team. ”
Cricket Australia officially posted its sincere thanks to her on its Twitter handle.
With Captain Meg Lanning taking an indefinite leave from the team and Rachael retiring, Australia’s golden Women’s Cricket era comes to an end.
Rachael Haynes is the 9th highest run scorer for Women’s Cricket Australia for both ODI and T20. She has an average of 39.76 and 2585 runs in ODI. Also, in T20 she has an average of 26.56 and 850 runs.
In 2018, she became Australia’s Vice-Captain and since then she is playing the role. In addition, Australia won 3 world cups- 2 T20 and 1 ODI. This year, Australia also won the gold medal in the Commonwealth games.