Piepa Cleary announces shock cricket retirement
West Australian and Perth Scorchers pace bowler Piepa Cleary has stunned the cricket world by announcing her immediate retirement from all forms of the game.
West Australian and Perth Scorchers pace bowler Piepa Cleary has stunned the cricket world by announcing her immediate retirement from all forms of the game.
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