New Delhi: Before the Border Gavaskar Trophy, the Australian team has received a big blow. Captain Aaron Finch, who won the T20 World Cup 2021 title for Australia, has suddenly announced his retirement from international cricket. Finch has taken this decision after playing more than 250 international matches for Australia. Let it be known that Finch retired from ODIs last year.
Why did Finch suddenly retire?
Australian star Finch’s sudden retirement announcement has shocked everyone. Finch then gave a big reason behind his sudden retirement. Finch said, “I noticed that my body was hurting after playing in the BBL and it was taking me a long time to recover. Allow yourself time to make decisions that aren’t emotional, but decisions that are right for you and your family, Coach McDonald said. And I thought a lot about this and finally took this decision.
Finch further said that he will not be able to play the T20 World Cup in 2024. In such a situation, it is the right time to retire so that the team can work on its future strategy. I would like to thank my family, wife, team, Australian cricketers who have supported me throughout my career. Also a heartfelt thanks to the fans who have continued to support. Winning the T20 World Cup in 2021 and the ODI World Cup in 2015 will be the most special memories of my career. Playing for my country these 12 years, facing some of the best players is an honor that everyone aspires to have.
Retired from ODIs last year
Finch retired from the format last year after struggling in ODIs for a long time. Finch is expected to play in the BBL for at least a year with the Melbourne Renegades. He is also considering the option of participating in overseas T20 leagues. Finch said, “Whoever takes over the leadership of this team, and takes over as the new opening batsman, will have a long time. The next 18 months will be a great opportunity to make the team my own.
Finch has played five Tests, 146 ODIs and 103 T20 Internationals in his career. Finch is the only Australian player to have captained a team in 76 T20 International matches. He scored runs at an average of 34.28 in his 103 T20 Internationals. His strike rate was also 142.5. In the year 2018 against Zimbabwe, he made a separate record by scoring 172 runs off 76 balls. But now Finch has retired from international cricket. This is considered a big blow for Australia ahead of the series with India.
A look at Finch’s international career
ODIs – 5406 runs in 142 innings at an average of 39 and a strike rate of 88. During this time he scored 17 centuries and 30 half-centuries.
T20 – 3120 runs in 103 innings at an average of 34 and a strike rate of 142. He has two centuries and 19 fifties to his name in T20s.
Test – 278 runs at an average of 28 in 5 innings. He has two fifties to his name in this format.