CHANDIGARH, India — Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has announced he will retire from international cricket after the World T20 in India.
The 34-year-old reportedly informed teammates of his decision ahead of their training on Thursday at the PCA Stadium in Chandigarh.
It brings an end to a 14-year career that began way back in 2002 in an ODI against South Africa.
Since then he has scored 10,888 runs for Australia across all three formats, played 305 international matches and taken 289 wickets.
Watson said it was “the right time” to call an end to his Australia career and that he hopes to eventually go into coaching.
“It’s been over the last week that it’s really become clear that now really is the right time to retire from all international cricket,” Watson told Cricket Australia.
“I’ve been playing with the thought for a few months now and I know now with the way the group is continuing to evolve, which is exciting to be able to see, with my young family as well, and seeing the potential of the international schedule is very hectic.