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Megan Schutt to End ICC Career With 2026 T20 World Cup

She will hand Australia’s pace attack to younger bowlers as she aims to finish after two recent World Cup semi‑final losses.

Overview

  • Schutt confirmed on Monday that the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England and Wales will be her final major ICC campaign.
  • She has not set a formal retirement date and said the crowded international schedule means she expects to step away from future ICC tournaments.
  • Across formats Schutt has taken 309 wickets in 240 matches since her 2012 debut, and she framed the tournament as a chance to avenge Australia’s last two semi‑final exits.
  • Australia’s 15‑player squad trained in Brisbane and will play practice matches in England plus warm‑ups in Cardiff, with their tournament opener against South Africa in Manchester on June 13.
  • Schutt’s decision clears space for young pace options such as left‑arm seamer Lucy Hamilton and signals a planned generational handover as Australia chase a record seventh T20 World Cup title.