Former Australian keeper looks at what life could be like after retirement

Former Australian wicketkeeper Matthew Wade has extended his stay with the Hobart Hurricanes but he’s already clear on what he wants to do next.

While Matthew Wade’s commitment to the Hobart Hurricanes has been extended, the veteran left-hander is already laying the groundwork for his future beyond his playing days.

The former Australian keeper retired from International cricket in 2024 with the ambition to head into coaching.

But for now committed to the Hurricanes until the end of BBL16 after signing a new deal.

Wade, who will turn 38 when BBL15 is underway, was named assistant coach of the Gujarat Titans in the IPL for the 2025 season.

In his first coaching position since retiring from international cricket, Wade’s interest in being a head coach has spiked.

Hurricanes keeper Matthew Wade is diving deep into the prospect of coaching once his playing days are done. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

“I just got back from the IPL as a coach and heading away for a few more opportunities in that space as well,” Wade said.

“I just got back from Brisbane doing the Australia A, it’s amazing doing some coaching.”

Wade flew home for three days following the suspension of the tournament due to the conflict between India and Pakistan.

The Hurricanes champion was a highly sought after player a few years ago with a few BBL sides chasing his signature.

“Yeah it was a big chance of happening (playing for the Melbourne Renegades),” Wade said.

“There was a lot going on at the time where we’re going direction wise with the side and where I’d be in the setup as well.

“It was live for a long period of time and faith has it that I managed to stick around and I’m pretty happy that happened.

“I was at a stage where I’ve been there for a long time, in Hobart and probably felt like I needed something to reset me and re-energise my BBL stuff.

“Giving the captaincy up in the end probably helped that a lot and being able to put more time and energy into helping Nathan (Ellis) and Jeff (Vaughan) kind of away from the actual role of being captain.”

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