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Australian white-ball captain Aaron Finch called time on his one-day international career Saturday after a poor run of form but will remain skipper of the Twenty20 side for the World Cup at home next month.
The 35-year-old will play his 146th and final ODI on Sunday in Cairns against New Zealand, capping an outstanding career in the 50-over format in which he has scored 5,401 runs at an average of 39.
His 17 centuries put him behind only greats Ricky Ponting (29), David Warner and Mark Waugh (both 18), and one clear of Adam Gilchrist.
He will remain captain of the T20 side he led to their first World Cup title last year, and they have seven more games to find form before their title defence begins against the Black Caps on October 22 in Sydney.
“It has been a fantastic ride with some incredible memories,” said Finch, who has skippered the one-day side 54 times.
“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.”
In 2020, Finch stated that being in charge of that tournament was his “ultimate goal,” but with a year left, he stated that it was time “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,” he added.
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