Australian international cricketer Aaron Finch is set to announce his retirement from ODI cricket post Australia’s ongoing series against New Zealand but still plans to play in T20Is.
Finch Announced ODI Retirement
Australian opening batsman Aaron Finch have played 146 ODI matches and scored 5406 runs which include 17 centuries and 30 half centuries.
“It has been a fantastic ride with some incredible memories,” Finch said. “I have been extremely fortunate to be a part of some brilliant one-day sides. Equally, I have been blessed by all those I have played with and the many people behind the scenes.
“It has been a fantastic ride with some incredible memories,” Finch said. “I have been extremely fortunate to be a part of some brilliant one-day sides. Equally, I have been blessed by all those I have played with and the many people behind the scenes.
Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley added: “On behalf of Australian Cricket, I would like to congratulate Aaron on his vast contribution as the captain of the Australian Men’s ODI team and as a wonderful exponent of the 50-over format. READ: Colin de Grandhomme Announces International Retirement
“Aaron is an enormously gifted and determined player whose outstanding deeds with the bat have been matched by his strong and inspiring leadership. His decision to step aside from the ODI captaincy now is typical of his selfless approach to the game.
“I’m delighted Aaron will lead the Australian team into the forthcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup where his leadership, experience, and tactical nous will be integral to the defence of our T20 World Cup title on home soil.”
In January 2017, Finch was named as stand-in captain for the first ODI against New Zealand in Australia’s tour of New Zealand after Matthew Wade withdrew from the side with an injury.
Before the second ODI of that series, Wade was ruled out of the series due to a back injury and Finch continued to captain in the remaining matches.
