SYDNEY: Australia wicketkeeper batsman Brad Haddin has retired from international Twenty20. His career in 50-over matches and Tests, the country's cricket board said on Thursday.
Haddin played 25 matches from the Australian side in the shortest form of the game, the last was againt Sri Lanka in Kandy
"I thoroughly enjoy Twenty20 cricket and have taken great pride from playing all three forms of the game for Australia," the 33-year-old said.
"However I feel the time is now right for me to concentrate on Test and ODI cricket,"
"I remain extremely determined to play cricket for Australia and believe this decision will help achieve this."
The right-handed batsman, who bats at the top of the order in T20, would continue to play domestic Twenty20 as captain of the Sydney Sixers and with the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier Leagu.
Haddin played 25 matches from the Australian side in the shortest form of the game, the last was againt Sri Lanka in Kandy
"I thoroughly enjoy Twenty20 cricket and have taken great pride from playing all three forms of the game for Australia," the 33-year-old said.
"However I feel the time is now right for me to concentrate on Test and ODI cricket,"
"I remain extremely determined to play cricket for Australia and believe this decision will help achieve this."
The right-handed batsman, who bats at the top of the order in T20, would continue to play domestic Twenty20 as captain of the Sydney Sixers and with the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier Leagu.
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