Matthew Wade Retires from International Cricket
The month of November is very important for Australia. This month it has to play the T20 and ODI series against Pakistan, after this, it also has to play a five-match Border-Gavaskar Test series against India. Australia has already suffered a setback. Its wicketkeeper-batsman Matthew Wade has suddenly announced his retirement from international cricket.
Matthew Wade has also got another job after retiring. He will now be seen in the coaching staff of the Australian team. He will start his tenure with the three-match T20 series starting against Pakistan and will also remain associated with the team in ODIs.
Wade has said that he will continue to play domestic cricket and the Big Bash League for Tasmania for the next two summer seasons. Wade said about retirement, “I am fully aware that after the T20 World Cup played this year, my days in international cricket are over. I was continuously discussing my retirement with Chief Selector George Bailey and Coach Andrew McDonald for the last six months.
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Transition to Coaching
Regarding coaching, Wade said, “Coaching was on my radar for the last few years. Luckily, some good opportunities came my way, for which I am grateful. I will continue to play BBL and other franchise leagues. But along with my commitments as a player, I will also continue to coach. My international career is over, on this occasion, I want to thank all my teammates, staff, and coaches.
I enjoyed this exciting journey. If I did not have good people with me, I would not have reached here.” Thanking his family, Wade said, “I also thank my family who always supported me. I cannot express in words how grateful I am to them.”
Wade’s Impressive Career Stats
Wade has had a remarkable international career, including being part of the Australian team that won the T20 World Cup in 2021 under Aaron Finch’s captaincy. He is remembered for his explosive innings against Pakistan in the semi-finals, which played a crucial role in Australia’s victory.
Here are Matthew Wade’s career statistics:
| Format | Matches | Runs | Averages | Centuries | Half-Centuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 36 | 1613 | 30.08 | 4 | 5 |
| ODI | 97 | 1867 | 31.58 | 1 | 11 |
| T20 | 92 | 1262 | 21.72 | 0 | 3 |
Wade’s contributions to Australian cricket, both as a player and now as a coach, will be remembered fondly by fans and teammates alike.
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