Matthew Wade, the Australian wicketkeeper-batter, has retired from international cricket and will join the coaching staff of the national Men’s team, Cricket Australia announced on Tuesday.
Wade, who made his international debut in October 2011, has featured in 36 Tests, 97 ODIs and 92 T20Is, with his last appearance coming in June 2024 at the T20 World Cup.
Speaking of his retirement, Wade said, “I was fully aware my international days were most likely over at the end of the last T20 World Cup. My international retirement and coaching has been a constant conversation with George (Bailey) and Andrew (McDonald) over the past six months.
“Coaching has been on my radar over the last few years and thankfully some great opportunities have come my way, for which I am very grateful and excited.
“I will continue to play BBL and the odd franchise league over the summer months but around those commitments as a player I am investing heavily in my coaching.
“As my international career closes, I want to thank all of my Australian team mates, staff and coaches. I enjoyed the ride as challenging as it can be at international level. Without good people around me I would have never got as much out of myself as I did.
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