Walking away from cricket isn’t easy, but it was time to leave, say Veda Krishnamurthy | Bengaluru News
Indian cricketer Veda Krishnamurthy, 32, announced her retirement from all formats of the game on Friday via social media. In a conversation with Bangalore Times, she reflects on her journey and what lies ahead. ‘IT WASN’T AN OVERNIGHT DECISION’Last seen in Indian colours in 2020, Veda shared, “It’s not a decision that came overnight. I’ve been thinking about it for a while, and I feel this is the right time to move on and explore new facets of life.” ‘WOMEN’S CRICKET IS FINALLY GETTING ITS DUE’Veda, who debuted at a time when women’s cricket received little attention, is proud of how far the sport has come. “To now see packed stadiums for both men’s and women’s games is heartening,” she said. “I’m proud to have been part of the 2017 World Cup squad that brought women’s cricket into the spotlight. That’s something I’ll always cherish.” ‘COACHING IS SOMETHING I’M KEEN ON’On what’s next, she shared, “I’m someone who likes to live in the present. I’ll continue with broadcasting for now, but I’d love to take up coaching soon and work with young players in Karnataka.”
