Shauna Kavanagh retires from worldwide cricket

Kavanagh performed within the 2016 and 2018 T20 World Cups and was a part of the squad this yr too. She will proceed to play for her membership, the Pembroke Cricket Club, and with the Scorchers within the Evoke Super Series.

“The decision to retire from international cricket is something I have been thinking about for a little while and now feels like the right time to finish my playing journey with Ireland, she said. “Playing cricket for Ireland has been a big a part of my life for a really very long time and there’s no doubt this will likely be an emotional transition.

“My international career has been a hugely rewarding journey and I am incredibly grateful for all the opportunities and experiences I have had. I would like to thank the staff at Cricket Ireland for their continuous support, particularly all the support staff I have worked with over the years.”

Kavanagh made her worldwide debut in April 2011 in each codecs. She scored 345 runs from 41 T20 innings and 206 runs in 20 ODI outings, averaging slightly below 11 in each codecs. She had developed a brand new talent in wicketkeeping late in her profession.

“Shauna is the quintessential team-player, a hard-working professional who was always seeking to improve and grow her game. Even to make the decision to develop wicketkeeping skills late in her career exemplifies how she always had one eye on the team’s needs, and with hard work has become a really proficient keeper,” Ed Joyce, Ireland Women’s head coach, mentioned. “She will be missed greatly, but will continue to feature in the Super Series where she can share her experience and knowledge with the next crop of players coming through the system.”

Laura Delany, the Ireland captain, mentioned Kavanagh was a “brilliant role model” for children and was “highly respected” for her “work ethic, commitment to the team and the passion and support she’s shown her team-mates over the years.”