MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 08: Julie Hunter, coach Cathryn Fitzpatrick and Lisa Sthalekar arrive at the Australian Southern Stars World Cup celebration dinner at The Grand Hyatt on March 8, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 08: (L to R) Sarah Coyte, Alyssa Healy, Erin Osborne, Meg Lanning, Lisa Sthalekar, Alex Blackwell, Julie Hunter, Jodie Fields, Renee Chappell, Jessica Cameron, Ellyse Perry and Elyse Villani of the Southern Stars pose with the World Cup trophy during the Australian Southern Stars World Cup celebration dinner at The Grand Hyatt on March 8, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia.
Lisa Sthalekar, member of the newly-crowned ICC Women's World Cup champion Australia team, has announced her retirement from international cricket.
The Australian all-rounder's announcement follows her team's triumph in the World Cup final win in India Sunday, beating the West Indies by 114 runs. In her final match for Australia, Sthalekar took 2-20 and wrapped up the win with a fine catch to dismiss the last West Indian batter.
Sthalekar made her international debut in 2001 in a One Day International (ODI) match against England. She went on to play for Australia in eight Tests, 125 ODIs and 54 Women's T20 International matches.
MUMBAI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 17: Lisa Sthalekar of Australia celebrates with teammates as the Australian team wins the Womens World Cup between Australia and West Indies, held at the CCI (Cricket Club of India) stadium on February 17, 2013 in Mumbai, India.
Australian cricketer Lisa Sthalekar (R) jumps in air to celebrate the fall of the last West Indies wicket winning the ICC Women's World Cup 2013 at the Cricket Club of India's Brabourne stadium in Mumbai on February 17, 2013. Australia won the match defeating West Indies by 114 runs.
MUMBAI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 17: Deandra Dottin of West Indies walks back after getting bowled out by Lisa Sthalekar of Australia during the final between Australia and West Indies held at the CCI (Cricket Club of India) stadium on February 17, 2013 in Mumbai, India.
