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Aaron Finch (Image Credit: Twitter)
Australia limited-overs skipper Aaron Finch has officially announced his retirement from ODI cricket. This year, his batting form in the 50-over format has been troublesome as he has managed only 169 runs in 13 games. The recent series against Zimbabwe added to his agony as he got out to Richard Ngarwa in all three games. In that series, he could only manage 21 runs.
In the ongoing series against New Zealand, he has only scored five runs in two games. Now, the upcoming third and last ODI between Australia and New Zealand will be his last game in the format. Talking about his ODI career, he has played 145 games since making his debut in 2013. The right-hander has 5401 runs at an average of 39.13, including 17 centuries and 30 fifties.
It has been an incredible ride with some incredible memories: Aaron Finch
The two-time World Cup winner, while announcing his retirement, said that his journey has been incredible over the years. For the unversed, he was part of the 2015 ODI World Cup winning campaign. Meanwhile, the 35-year-old has said that he has been extremely fortunate to be part of some brilliant ODI sides. Finch added that the time has come to give a new skipper the best chance to prepare for the 2023 ODI World Cup in India.
"It has been a fantastic ride with some incredible memories," Finch said. "I have been extremely fortunate to be a part of some brilliant one-day sides. Equally, I have been blessed by all those I have played with and the many people behind the scenes.
"It is time now to give a new leader the best possible opportunity to prepare for and win the next World Cup. I thank all of those who have helped and supported my journey to this point."
This is how Twitter reacted
A true champion of the white-ball game.
Aaron Finch will retire from one-day cricket after tomorrow’s third and final Dettol ODI vs New Zealand, with focus shifting to leading Australia at the #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/SG8uQuTVGc
— Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) September 9, 2022
Aaron Finch announces ODI retirement, immense contribution both as a player and a leader. Took over the captaincy after sandpaper gate and now leaves with a World Cup in a year's time.
Who will be your pick as next Captain and Opener?#CricketTwitter— Manoj Dimri (@manoj_dimri) September 10, 2022
Aaron Finch has confirmed tomorrow's ODI against New Zealand will be his last in the 50-over format where he has built a career as an Australian great. Huge part of historic 2015 World Cup success and has done an outstanding job as captain since taking over after Sandpapergate
— Ben Horne (@BenHorne8) September 9, 2022
When Aaron Finch took over ODI captaincy in 2018, 🇦🇺 were at their lowest point in the format. They had won just 6 out in last 25. An year later, he took them to semi-finals of WC.
4 yrs later, he finishes with a series win in 🇮🇳 (2018), 🏴 (2020). A mighty fine ODI leader.
— tea_addict 🇮🇳 (@on_drive23) September 10, 2022
One remarkable thing about Aussie cricketers. So many illustrious ones retire gracefully if they face decline in form over an extended period - year or two. No hype. No drama. Some contrast to how century against minnows after years is celebrated as ‘King back with a bang’ etc https://t.co/1gXUENiHcO
— Prasanna Viswanathan (@prasannavishy) September 9, 2022
Aaron Finch is actually what Cricket Australia portrayed Paine to be and better. Led Australia well through turbulent times with discipline, got one silverware and now bowing out head held high by not delaying retirement.
— 71st Joker (Perry's version) (@Jokeresque_) September 10, 2022
People will long talk about the job Tim Paine and Justin Langer did to restore the reputation of Australian cricket post-Cape Town but Aaron Finch was every bit as significant. Such a dignified leader, terrific statesman for the game and outstanding white-ball player at his pomp.
— Daniel Cherny (@DanielCherny) September 10, 2022
Not many people in Australian cricket who are liked & respected by just about everyone. Aaron Finch is. Australia couldn’t have asked for better white-ball captain post sandpaper. Destructive batter, underrated tactician, consummate team man. Gets his chance for fairytale finish.
— Andrew Wu (@wutube) September 10, 2022
Retiring from 50 over cricket, Aaron Finch said a “fairytale” finish on the MCG is not his style so he is happy to wind up at Cairns.
Says he is confident his T20 form is not an issue. pic.twitter.com/pfRJizRABA
— Peter Lalor (@plalor) September 10, 2022
Aaron Finch has once again proven that sometimes it is important to let go off personal goals and milestones for the sake of the team and for his personal reputation sake. Happy Retirement
— Anubhav shahi 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 (@Anubhavshahi48) September 10, 2022