Aaron Finch Retirement – ICC T20 World CUP: Struggling and under pressure Australian white-ball captain Aaron Finch has decided to bid goodbye to One Day International Cricket. The 3rd and final ODI against New Zealand on Sunday will be Finch’s last match. Finch’s shock decision comes after a lean run of scores in the 50-over format this season, with his last seven innings netting him only 26 runs: Follow ICC T20 World Cup LIVE Updates with InsideSport.IN
The opening batter, who turns 36 in November, will remain captain of the national T20 side that is preparing to defend the World Cup title on home soil next month.
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Finch will play his 146th and final one-day international on Sunday, capping off an outstanding career that has seen him captain his country 54 times in the format.
His 17 centuries for Australia put him behind only greats Ricky Ponting (29), David Warner and Mark Waugh (both 18).
“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.
“I thank all of those who have helped and supported my journey to this point.”
Aaron Finch ODI Record: He has played 145 ODIs and 92 T20s, scoring 5401 and 2855 runs respectively. In T20Is, he has two tons against his name along with the 17 half-centuries.
Finch’s year-to-date has been a nightmare for the skipper, scoring 169 runs at an average of 13 with five ducks and only 26 runs at an average of 3.71 in his last seven innings.
“On behalf of Australian Cricket, I would like to congratulate Aaron on his vast contribution as captain of the Australian men’s ODI team and as a wonderful exponent of the 50-over format,” Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley said in a statement.
Finch’s last WC: In now what is likely his last World Cup, Finch will be aiming to bring glory to the nation. He will travel to India in mid-September for a three-match T20I series. So, as it seems, the countdown clock has already started from Finch.
Squad: Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins (vc), Tim David, Aaron Finch (c), Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Kane Richardson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade, David Warner*, Adam Zampa. * Squad will also travel to India for three T20Is, September 20-26, except Warner will be replaced by Cameron Green
