Australian Wicketkeeper Batter Matthew Wade Retires From International Cricket

Australian cricketer Matthew Wade has just announced his retirement from International cricket as he moves towards a coaching role. The batter has been a key player for Australia in all of their formats. He will now be taking on a coaching role and will be helping the Australian cricket team in their white ball set-up. Matthew Wade announced his retirement on Tuesday morning and released a statement via Cricket Australia. His career with Australia spanned 13 years. 

Matthew Wade Announces His Retirement From International Cricket 

 Matthew Wade, a T20 World Cup winner in 2021, on Tuesday retired from international cricket, and will now start working in a coaching role in Australia's white-ball set-up.

Wade, a wicketkeeper batter, will join Australia's coaching staff under Andre Borovec for the upcoming T20I series against Pakistan , and the Tasmanian will also be with the group for the ODI series starting at Melbourne next week.

The 36-year-old has played 36 Tests, 97 ODIs and 92 T20Is in a career that spanned across 13 years, and his last appearance for the national team was in this year's T20 Word Cup.

However, Wade will continue to play domestic cricket for Tasmania and Big Bash League for Hobart Hurricanes at least for the next two seasons.

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"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 have been a constant conversation with George (Bailey) and Andrew (McDonald) over the past six months," Wade said in a statement released by Cricket Australia. 

Matthew Wade To Embark On Coaching Journey 

"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.

The left-handed batter thanked CA and teammates for the support throughout his career. 

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"As my international career closes, I want to thank all of my Australian teammates, staff and coaches. I enjoyed the ride as challenging as it can be at international level," Wade said.

"Without good people around me I would have never got as much out of myself as I did," he added.

Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley said: "Congratulations to Matthew on what has been a wonderful international career during which his skill and versatility has made him an outstanding performer across all formats.

"I'm delighted he will add to his massive contribution by coaching the next generation of stars." 

(With PTI Inputs)