Australian T20 skipper has announced his retirement from ODI cricket on Saturday after a poor run with bat in the recent past. Finch was the skipper in the 50-over format too. However, the explosive batsman will continue to play the lead the Australian team in T20 Internationals.
The 2015 World Cup winner, Aaron Finch, made his ODI debut back in 2013 and scored 5041 runs – including 17 centuries and 30 fifties – at an average of 39.13. The Australian opener, however, has endured a run of low scores in the recent past.
“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 is time now to give a new leader the best possible opportunity to prepare for and win the next World Cup. I thank all of those who have helped and supported my journey to this point.”
Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley expressed:
“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.
“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.”