Retirement thought hit me after Australia lost to India in T20 World Cup: Wade

Matthew Wade recently shared that his decision to retire from international cricket was influenced by Australia’s defeat to India in the T20 World Cup earlier this year. He reflected on the match, where Rohit Sharma’s explosive 41-ball 92 propelled India to a significant 24-run victory, noting that it was the first time he seriously contemplated retirement.

“It probably hit home after we lost against India,” Wade shared with cricket.com.au. “That was when I really sat down and reflected that that was probably the end of my career. That was an emotional moment.”

As a lower-order powerhouse for Australia, Wade’s retirement decision was further influenced by the emergence of Josh Inglis, who has shown remarkable form as both a wicketkeeper and a versatile batter in recent months.