Matthew Wade Reflects on Rohit Sharma’s Performance That Made Him Consider Retirement

On October 29, Australia’s Matthew Wade announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing an end to his 11-year international career at the age of 36. Despite stepping away from the international stage, Matthew Wade plans to continue playing franchise cricket worldwide. In an emotional farewell, Wade shared, I knew my international days were likely over…


Matthew Wade Reflects on Rohit Sharma's Performance That Made Him Consider Retirement

On October 29, Australia’s Matthew Wade announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing an end to his 11-year international career at the age of 36. Despite stepping away from the international stage, Matthew Wade plans to continue playing franchise cricket worldwide.

In an emotional farewell, Wade shared,

I knew my international days were likely over after the last T20 World Cup. My retirement and coaching plans have been ongoing discussions with George Bailey and Andrew McDonald for the past six months.

A Defining Moment Against India in the T20 World Cup

Wade revealed his thoughts on retirement solidified after Australia’s semi-final loss to India in the 2024 T20 World Cup. In that match, India triumphed by 24 runs, with Rohit Sharma delivering a stellar performance, scoring 92 off 42 balls and earning the Player of the Match award.

It really hit me after we lost to India. That was when I took a moment to reflect and realized it was probably the end of my career. It was a tough moment for me,

Wade explained to cricket.com.au. He acknowledged the emergence of Josh Inglis as the team’s new wicketkeeper, noting,

The time was right for ‘Ingo’ to step in. He’s shown he’s ready to take on that role, and they’re looking for someone who can bat in the top to middle order, which suits him well.


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Wade to Miss IPL 2025

Wade also shared updates regarding his IPL future, stating he would not participate in the upcoming season due to his inability to commit to the tournament. After spending the last few years with Gujarat Titans, he didn’t receive enough playing time and has opted out of the mega auction to focus on other opportunities.