Australian skipper Meg Lanning decided to retire from International Cricket after being with the Aussie team for 13 years.
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She enjoyed 9 years at the helm of the Australian women's team but has now decided to bid adieu to the International sport that has brought unparalleled glory to the nation.
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Here are Meg Lanning's records that even male cricketers dream of achieving.
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Most ICC titles as captain: Lanning holds the world record for most ICC titles won as captain, across men's and women's cricket. She has 5 titles, 1 more than Ricky Ponting and 2 more than Dhoni
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Most consecutive wins: The 31-year-old was at the helm of the Australian side for 26 consecutive ODI wins, a world record across men's and women's cricket. She led in 24 of those games. The next best for a team is 21 - by the men's Aussie team
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Best win percentage in ODIs: The Aussie Legend boasts the best win percentage by a male or a female captain in ODIs (minimum 70 matches). She has led in 78 ODIs and has a win % of 88.46
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Best win percentage in T20Is: Lanning also boasts the record of the best win percentage in T20Is as captain (minimum 70 matches). She has led Australia in 100 T20Is and has a win % of 76
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Youngest Aussie skipper: Lanning is also the youngest player (men's and women's cricket) to lead Australia in International cricket, a feat she achieved while being 21 years old in 2014
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Youngest Aussie to score ton: She is also the youngest Australian to score an International century. She scored a ton in 2011 at 18 years and 288 days old.
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Fewest ducks in T20Is: Lanning has the record for the fewest ducks in T20Is. She has not registered a duck in 121 of her 132 innings, and is 22 clear of the next active player - David Miller, who has 99 such figures.
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