India Women left-arm spinner Gouher Sultana announced her retirement from all forms of cricket on Thursday, calling time on a career that saw her represent the national team in both white-ball formats.
“After years of wearing the Indian jersey with pride, passion, and purpose, the time has come to pen down the most emotional note of my cricketing journey. With a heart full of memories and eyes welled with gratitude, I announce my retirement from all forms of the game,” she shared on Instagram.
The 37-year-old donned the national colours in 50 ODIs, picking 66 wickets at an average of 19.39. In 37 T20Is, she picked 29 wickets at an average of 26.27.
Gouher last played for India in 2014 against Pakistan in a T20I. In the 50-over format, she last played for the Women in Blue against Sri Lanka in 2014 as well.
“To have represented India at the highest level in World Cups, tours, and battles that tested both skill and spirit has been the greatest honour of my life,” she said.
In domestic cricket, she featured for Hyderabad, Puducherry, Railways, and Bengal. She also played a few games for UP Warriorz in two seasons of the Women’s Premier League (WPL).
“Cricket will always be home. Though the curtain falls on my career as a player, my love for the game burns brighter than ever. I look forward to contributing to the sport in newer ways to inspire, guide, and serve the game that made me who I am. This isn’t goodbye. It’s just the end of a golden chapter,” said Gouher.
Published on Aug 21, 2025
