Brad Haddin announces ODI retirement but Tests still very much on agenda
AUSTRALIA’S World Cup-winning wicketkeeper-batsman Brad Haddin has announced he is retiring from one-day internationals.
AUSTRALIA’S World Cup-winning wicketkeeper Brad Haddin has announced his immediate retirement from one-day internationals.
Haddin, 37, told cricket.com.au that while he will continue to make himself available for the Test team, he has decided to pull stumps on the shorter form after 126 games.
His last appearance was Australia’s famous World Cup final victory over New Zealand in Melbourne in March.
“I have had a privileged one-day career and I have been fortunate enough to be involved in three Cricket World Cups and now is the right time to walk away,” Haddin said.
“Not many players get to write a script like mine at the end of their careers and I have been lucky enough to do just that after winning a World Cup on home soil.
“I leave the team with Australian ranked number-one in the world and I am proud of everything we have achieved.”
Haddin made his ODI debut against Zimbabwe in 2001.
The gloveman claimed 181 dismissals, a record that places him third on Australia’s all-time list behind Ian Healy (233) and Adam Gilchrist (472).
“Australian cricket congratulates Brad on a fine one-day international career,” said Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland.
“Throughout the years he well and truly maintained Australia’s proud tradition of outstanding wicketkeeper-batsmen in limited-overs cricket.
“He leaves big shoes to fill as a talented player and important senior figure within the team.
“Whenever Brad wore the green and gold, he always gave maximum effort and he should be incredibly proud of his achievements.
“We thank him for his wonderful contribution to one-day cricket and look forward to his continued performances at Test level as the team works hard to retain the Frank Worrell Trophy and the Ashes.”
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