Mary-Anne Musonda has announced her retirement from all forms of cricket. She confirmed the decision on April 26–27, 2026, ending a long career with Zimbabwe that included being the first Zimbabwean woman to score an international century and captaining the national side from 2018 .
Key points:
- Debut in 2006; captaincy from 2018.
- ODI and T20I records: over 1,000 runs in T20Is and more than 300 in ODIs, plus a historic ODI century.
- Retirement framed as a balance of timing, physical sustainability, and long-term impact for Zimbabwe women’s cricket .
Context and next steps:
- Her retirement comes ahead of Zimbabwe women’s cricket plans and the global calendar, potentially shaping leadership and development pathways for the next generation .
- Expect tributes to her pioneering role and leadership legacy within Zimbabwe cricket circles and media outlets in the coming days .
Sources
She was part of the Zimbabwe setup since 2006 and was appointed captain in 2018 ESPN.com.au
www.espn.com.auSkipper Mary-Anne Musonda calls it quits after elevating Zimbabwe women’s cricket team to bigger heights.
www.icc-cricket.comZimbabwe's captain and first women's ODI centurion, Mary-Anne Musonda played 58 T20Is and 16 ODIs across an 18-year career.
femalecricket.comमहिला क्रिकेट से जुड़ी बड़ी खबर सामने आई है। जिम्बाब्वे महिला क्रिकेट टीम की कप्तान मैरी-ऐन मुसोंडा ने 34 साल की उम्र में क्रिकेट के सभी फॉर्मेट से संन्यास का ऐलान कर दिया है।
www.indiatv.inCricket News: Zimbabwe Women's skipper Mary-Anne Musonda announces her retirement from all forms of cricket. The all-rounder was the first ever centurion for the women's national team in ODIs.
www.crictracker.comShe was part of the Zimbabwe setup since 2006 and was appointed captain in 2018
www.espncricinfo.comExplore Mary-Anne Musonda’s cricket profile from Zimbabwe. Born on April 08, 1991, the Right Hand Bat batter has scored 0 runs in Tests, 103 in ODIs, and 60 in T20Is. Check his career stats, records, highest scores, latest news, images, and ICC rankings.
www.cricketsky.comFormer Zimbabwe captain Mary-Anne Musonda retires from all forms of cricket. The 34-year-old pioneer and first Zimbabwean woman to score an international ton ends a legendary 20-year career.
www.tapmad.comShe was part of the Zimbabwe setup since 2006 and was appointed captain in 2018 ESPN.com
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