Tributes flow for Meg Lanning following shock retirement announcement
MEGastar 🤩
— ICC (@ICC) November 9, 2023
One of the greatest of all time ❤️ pic.twitter.com/WWrtqEIEgk
The Australia great shocked the world on Thursday when she announced she would be retiring from international cricket immediately.
Australia lift the Women's World Cup trophy
Lanning retires with seven World Cup titles to her name, five of those titles coming in the 50-over format from the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup and another two via the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.
A host of teammates and fellow Australians took to social media to show their respect to the 31-year-old.
A sad day bidding farewell to one of the best leaders and people I’ve had the privilege playing with. The memories and legacy will live on for generations to come. Enjoy retirement Skip 🫶🏼 https://t.co/rHQG7PtBkW
— Jessica Jonassen (@JJonassen21) November 8, 2023
It has been interesting to see the outpouring of messages, thanking Meg Lanning & acknowledging the impact she has had on this great game and rightly so. We were all lucky enough to live in the world when Lanning wore the green & gold. All the best for your new adventure pic.twitter.com/xzodzL6pWg
— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) November 9, 2023
Congrats on a great career Meg Lanning . Fantastic ambassador for the @CricketAus and the game .
— Darren Lehmann (@darren_lehmann) November 8, 2023
👏👏👏
But it wasn't just Australians that passed on their regards, with a host of former foes on the field and respected commentators all over the world also using the opportunity to honour Lanning.
Congratulations on such a storied career, Meg! Your list of achievements in women’s cricket and Australian cricket in particular is legendary. I've always admired your dedication and commitment to the game. It's a sad day for international cricket. Wishing you all the best for… pic.twitter.com/wq7r7C0uLS
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) November 9, 2023
Congrats on an unbelievable international career Meg. Such a tough competitor, I enjoyed our battles over the years! https://t.co/lHXDLPduLz
— Heather Knight (@Heatherknight55) November 9, 2023
You’re an absolute legend for women’s cricket incredible talent and wonderful leader of the game 🫡 best of luck for your future endeavours 🤲 @MegLanning7 @AusWomenCricket @CricketAus pic.twitter.com/ThmhuzZm3K
— Nida Dar (@CoolNidadar) November 8, 2023
Meg, thank you for what you’ve done to women’s cricket. You’ve inspired so many young girls and boys
— Alexandra Hartley (@AlexHartley93) November 9, 2023
‘I wanna play the cut shot like Meg Lanning’
Enjoy the next chapter
The international circuit won’t be the same, but it will be a lot easier for people playing Australia now 😉 https://t.co/N7IXVI44mE
Congrats on a wonderful career, International cricket has lost a legend! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 https://t.co/85onAGcyag
— Marizanne Kapp (@kappie777) November 9, 2023
There are a handful of batters in the game that made me stop what I was doing, just to watch them play. Meg Lanning was one. My fondness, appreciation and love for the women’s game grew exponentially because of her artful batting and leadership.
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) November 9, 2023
A giant of our beautiful game retires from International cricket 🏏
— Natalie Germanos 🏏 (@NatalieGermanos) November 9, 2023
Meg Lanning 🇦🇺 has had a career that is the result of hard work, dedication, discipline and yes talent.
But its her commitment I have always admired.
What an incredible player and leader
It has been a career to celebrate and to cherish for #MegLanning. Wish you well and hope we keep seeing you play at the #WPL.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) November 9, 2023