Cross, who made her England debut in October 2013, represented the national side across all three formats and finished with 102 international appearances and 140 wickets. England fast bowler Kate Cross has announced her retirement from professional cricket, confirming that she will bring her playing career to an end after the ongoing English summer.
Announcing her decision on social media, Cross said it was difficult to contemplate leaving the sport that has played a major role in her life and shaped her as a person.
One of the standout performances of Cross’s ODI career came in 2024, when she claimed 6/30 against Ireland, producing a match-winning spell. “This summer is going to be my last playing professional cricket. But, the final chapter is in sight. I feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to play the game I love professionally and get to do it at the highest level,” Cross wrote on her social media account.
It’s incredibly hard to imagine ever saying goodbye to playing the sport that has been such a huge part of my life and shaped me into the person I am today.
