Australia captain Meg Lanning will take an indefinite leave of absence from cricket with immediate effect, Cricket Australia announced on Wednesday.
The announcement comes just days after Australia won gold at the Commonwealth Games.
A statement from Cricket Australia said Lanning will be taking leave for “personal reasons” and has withdrawn from the upcoming Hundred, where he was due to play Trent Rockets.
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“After a busy couple of years, I’ve made the decision to take a step back to allow myself time to focus on myself,” Lanning said in the statement.
“I am grateful for the support of CA and my teammates and ask that my privacy be respected during this time.”
CA Head of Performance Women’s Cricket Shawn Flegler said: “We are proud of Meg for recognizing that she needs a break and we will continue to support her during this time.
“She has been an incredible contributor to Australian cricket over the past decade, achieving remarkable feats both individually and as part of the team, and has been a brilliant role model for young children.
“The welfare of our players is always our number one priority, and we will continue to work with Meg to make sure she gets the support and space she needs.”