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    "excerpt": "Melbourne, Nov 29 Australia's most-capped female cricketer Alex Blackwell has announced her retirement from all forms of cricket. The Australian cricketer has confirmed that the ongoing domestic s",
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    "editor1": "<p><strong>Melbourne, Nov 29<\/strong> Australia&#39;s most-capped female cricketer Alex Blackwell has announced her retirement from all forms of cricket. The Australian cricketer has confirmed that the ongoing domestic season would be her last.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Blackwell, who announced her international retirement in February 2018 after 251 appearances, had continued to feature in the Women&#39;s Big Bash League (WBBL) for Sydney Thunder. On Wednesday, she confirmed that the 2019 edition -- her 18th year on the domestic circuit -- would be her last.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The 36-year-old told her teammates of her decision following their win over Melbourne Stars, in which she struck 65 off 47 balls.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;I&#39;d decided before the match that I was going to retire,&quot; said Blackwell. &quot;It&#39;s got to come to an end at some point.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;There have been many highlights, but what&#39;s been really cool (this season) is watching the next generation of Thunder players grabbing their opportunities. It&#39;s been very special to be a part of that - I&#39;m really satisfied,&quot; she added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Blackwell will play in this Sunday&#39;s final regular season match against the Melbourne Renegades.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Her greatest achievement with Thunder was leading the club to the inaugural Women&#39;s Big Bash League title in 2015\/16.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>She retires holding the record for the most matches and most runs for either Sydney Thunder men&#39;s and women&#39;s teams, having played 71 matches and scoring 1,751 runs at 35.02.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Blackwell captained Australia to the 2010 World T20 victory. She represented the country in 12 Tests, 144 ODIs and 95 T20Is and is now a member of the Cricket NSW board.<\/p>\r\n",
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