Meg Lanning, the former Australian cricket captain, has been enjoying her time in the ongoing Women’s Premier League (WPL) and is considering her options after retiring from international cricket last year. Despite causing a bit of surprise with her retirement decision, Lanning hasn’t been hasty in making new commitments.
Since retiring, Meg Lanning has only briefly appeared in domestic competitions in Australia. However, she’s now found herself captaining the Delhi Capitals in the WPL in India. She’s been in great form, leading the batting charts with 146 runs at an impressive strike rate. Her contributions have been instrumental in Delhi’s success, with the team currently leading the WPL table with three wins out of four matches.
Lanning is relishing her time with Delhi, particularly enjoying the camaraderie with her teammates, including former Australian colleagues Annabel Sutherland and Jess Jonassen. She feels less pressure compared to international cricket and is focused on simply enjoying the game and helping her team win.
Despite her success, Meg Lanning acknowledges there’s room for improvement in their game. She’s not completely satisfied but is happy to be making a contribution. Looking ahead, she won’t be joining Australia’s squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in Bangladesh, choosing to explore different opportunities instead.
While Lanning hasn’t had much time to explore new ventures yet due to her cricket commitments, she’s considering various options in the background. The beauty of her situation is that she doesn’t feel rushed; she can continue playing cricket and stay involved while waiting for the right opportunity to arise. She plans to assess her options after the WPL concludes and take it from there.