“…after losing to India in the T20 World Cup”: Matthew Wade on his decision to retire

Former Australia wicketkeeper and batsman Matthew Wade’s career may be over as his team’s loss to India in the T20 World Cup earlier this year was the first time thoughts of retirement crossed his mind. He revealed that it was the moment he hit the ball. Led by captain Rohit Sharma’s brilliant 41-ball 92, India defeated Australia by 24 runs in a crucial Group 1 Super 8s match in St. Lucia, clinching a place in the semi-finals and ultimately clinching the title. I got it.

“I guess that (the thought of retiring) hit home after the loss against India. That’s when I really sat down and reflected that this could be the end of my career. That was the emotion. It was a great moment,” said Wade, who announced his retirement. Speaking to Tuesday’s International Cricket, cricket.com.au, Wade, who was generally below the order in T20 internationals, said the arrival of Josh Inglis as a wicketkeeper who can bat at the top of the order also influenced his decision. He said he gave it.

“It was the right time for ‘Ingo’ (Josh Inglis) to come in. You can see what he’s done in the last few months (months) that he’s been in the team as No. 1 keeper. was certainly ready to come in and take on the role.

“Maybe they’re looking for someone who can bat from top to middle order right now and that suits him very well.”The Tasmanian also said it would be difficult for him to attend for the entire duration of the event. , said it is unlikely to participate in the upcoming IPL mega auction.

Wade has been a part of Gujarat Titans for the past two seasons.

“I am doing the ILT20 which is held immediately after the BBL. I am doing the T10 (Abu Dhabi) which is directly connected to the BBL.

“So, I am going to Dubai at the end of this month. There are some one-dayers from Tassie (Tasmania) who are also playing there. I will not be participating in the IPL,” Wade said. , will serve as Australia’s wicketkeeping and fielding coach during the white-ball series against Pakistan.

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