Aussie cricket star Shane Watson announced his retirement from international cricket tonight.
Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland said this about the huge announcement:
“Shane should be proud of his contribution to Australian cricket.At his best, he was a devastating batsman and skilful swing and seam bowler who thrilled crowds the world over. And to his enormous credit he is the only Australian batsman to have scored centuries in all three forms of the game.As a senior member of the team he always showed his leadership capabilities by guiding and encouraging younger players. He is also one of a very select group to lead our country in Test cricket.To be bracketed with Steve Waugh as Australia’s most prolific batting all-rounder in Test and one-day cricket is a very significant statement about his international career.He also goes into the history books having won two Allan Border Medals as the country’s cricketer of the year.”
The all-rounder will still play domestic Twenty20 tournaments, such as the Big Bash league.
He will conclude his international career once Australia’s tour of India finishes.
Source: ABC.
Photo: Ryan Pierse / Getty.
