Australian Skipper Aaron Finch announces retirement from ODI 

Australian Skipper Aaron Finch announces retirement from ODI 

Australian Skipper Aaron Finch announces retirement from ODI : Australian Skipper Aaron Finch announces his retirement from One day international. His game against New Zealand on Sunday is going to be his last in an ODI. Aaron Finch represented Australia in 145 ODI matches. His form in this format has been amazing, but the last few innings were awful. He scored 26 runs in his last five innings in the format. 

Cricket Australia released a press release for Aaron Finch. In a press release, Aaron Finch says ” “It has been a great ride with some incredible memories in the format.” 

” I have been extremely fortunate to be a part of some brilliant ODI sides. Equally, I have been blessed by all those people I have played with. Blessed with many people behind the scenes. ” 

” It is time now to give a new leader the best possible opportunity to prepare for the ODI and win the next World Cup in 2024. I thank all of those who supported and helped my journey to this point.” 

With this, it is clear Aaron Finch will not be part of the World Cup in 2024. Australia Cricket will announce a new ODI captain. However, Aaron Finch will continue to be part of T20. He is going to lead the Australian side in the T20 World Cup in October. 

Aaron Finch is retiring with an impressive ODI record throughout his career. He has 5400 runs including 17 centuries under his belt. Moreover, Aaron Smashed a century against Scotland on his debut at Melbourne Cricket Ground in 2013. Finch scored his maiden century with 148 runs on debut in ODI. 

After the ball-tampering scandal, he became full-time captain of Australia in 2018. 

Cricket Australia CEO congratulated Aaron Finch on his career 

He says” Australian Cricket, would like to congratulate Aaron on his contribution as the captain of the Australian Men’s ODI team and as a wonderful career in the 50-over format.”

“Aaron is an enormously gifted and determined player. His skills have been matched by his strong and inspiring leadership. His decision to step aside from the ODI captaincy now is his selfless approach.” 

Furthermore, “I’m delighted Aaron will lead the Australian team into the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. where his leadership, tactical nous, and experience will be the defense of our T20 World Cup title on home soil,”

Aaron Finch’s ODI Stats