New Delhi (Nilesh Tiwari), 29 October: Matthew Wade, one of Australia’s best wicket keeper-batters, has announced his retirement from international cricket. Cricket Australia informed on Tuesday.
After the retirement, He will work as a coach in Australia’s men’s cricket team.
Matthew Wade made his international debut in October 2011. He has played 36 Tests, 97 ODIs and 92 T20s matches for Australia.
He played his last match in the T20 world cup 2024.
Matthew Wade said, “I was fully aware my international days were most likely over at the end of the last T20 World Cup. My international retirement and coaching has been a constant conversation with George (Bailey) and Andrew (McDonald) over the past six months”.
“Coaching has been on my radar over the last few years and thankfully some great opportunities have come my way, for which I am very grateful and excited” he added.
“I will continue to play BBL and the odd franchise league over the summer months but around those commitments as a player I am investing heavily in my coaching,” he further said.
“As my international career closes, I want to thank all of my Australian team mates, staff and coaches. I enjoyed the ride as challenging as it can be at international level. Without good people around me I would have never got as much out of myself as I did,” Wade said.
He also thanked his family, mum, dad and sisters for the countless hours they put in over the years getting him to games and training.
“Lastly to Julia and the kids. I can’t thank them enough for the sacrifices they have made for me to continue to pursue my dreams. No words can explain how grateful I am to them, none of this would have happened without their support,” he added.
Story Highlights –
Matthew Wade retires From international cricket
He will join Australia’s coaching staff for the upcoming T20I series against Pakistan
Matthew Wade will be remembered for the 3 consecutive sixes against Shaheen in the T20I WC Semis.
