Aaron Finch: Australia T20 captain and former World Cup champion announces international retirement | Cricket News
T20 Australia captain Aaron Finch has announced his retirement from international cricket after 12 years with the national team.
The 36-year-old captain has led Australia to 76 international T20 tournaments – more than any other male player – and led the team to its first title at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2021, making him one of the only four men to captain Australia to the World Cup won.
Finch was also part of the team that won the ICC Cricket World Cup more than 50 people in 2015, taking a break from ODI cricket in September.
His T20 international career spanned 103 games in which he averaged 34.28 with a strike rate of 142.5 and 172 of his 76 balls against Zimbabwe in 2018 are still scores. highest individual in the T20 international tournaments.
Finch said in a statement: “Recognising that I will not be competing until the next T20 World Cup in 2024, now is the right time to step down and give the team time to plan and work towards the future. that case.
Australia’s Aaron Finch spent the summer at home deciding his T20 future after Australia’s World Cup title defense ended before the semi-finals.
“I would like to thank my family, especially my wife, Amy, my teammates, Cricket Victoria, Cricket Australia and the Australian Cricket Players’ Association for their support in allowing me to play the game I am playing. favorite at the highest level.
“I also want to give a big thank you to all the fans who have supported me throughout my international career. Team success is what you play for and win the T20 World Cup. First in 2021 as well as lifting the ODI World Cup at home in 2015 will be two memories that I cherish the most.
“Being able to represent Australia for 12 years and playing with and against some of the greatest players of all time is an unbelievable honor.”
Finch had a stellar run in the domestic Big Bash League, surging 428 runs by an average of 38.9 to help lead the Melbourne Renegades into its first series of finals in three years.
The 36-year-old will continue to compete in domestic T20 tournaments, being named the man of the match in the final match against Ireland at the 2022 World Cup.
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Cricket Australia President Dr Lachlan Henderson said: “On behalf of Cricket Australia, I would like to congratulate Aaron on an exceptional international career where he ended up as one of the outstanding white ball players. our most.
“In full flight, there are few hitters stronger than Aaron, as exemplified by his holding of two of the three highest scores ever in T20 international cricket.
“Despite being a difficult opponent to play on the pitch, Aaron always plays the game with a smile on his face and the right spirit. This earns him the respect of his teammates, opposing players and fans alike. graves from all over the world.
“As one of only four men to lead Australia to the World Cup, Aaron will always have a special place in Australian cricket history. Competing at the highest level for more than a decade requires determination. incredible dedication and dedication, so we thank Aaron for his dedication.” great contribution and wish him all the best in the next phase of his career.”
