Australia’s T20 World Cup champion, Matthew Wade, has officially retired from international cricket. Wade, who was instrumental in leading Australia to their historic first T20 World Cup title in 2021, concludes a celebrated 13-year journey with the national team.
The 36-year-old keeper-batter ends his international career after more than 200 matches, primarily in limited-overs formats, and having represented Australia in three T20 World Cup tournaments. His standout performance came in the 2021 semi-final against Pakistan, where he scored an unbeaten 41 off just 17 balls, helping Australia reach the final and secure their inaugural T20 trophy in Dubai.
In addition to his contributions in white-ball cricket, Wade played 36 Tests, where he scored four centuries, with his top score of 117 recorded during the Ashes series at The Oval in 2019. Although stepping back from the international stage, Wade will continue to feature in Australia’s domestic leagues, including the Big Bash League (BBL), and participate in franchise tournaments worldwide.
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Turning to the next phase of his career, Wade is set to embark on a coaching journey, having already been invited to join Australia’s coaching staff for their upcoming T20I series against Pakistan. Wade shared that he had anticipated the end of his international career following the last T20 World Cup and had been discussing his transition to coaching with Australian selectors for several months.
Reflecting on his career, Wade expressed gratitude for the support he received:
“International cricket is demanding, but with the incredible people around me, I managed to push my boundaries and make the most of my journey. I’m excited to give back to the game through coaching and look forward to this new chapter.”
