Sydney, Jan 27 (.) Former Australia fast bowler Kane Richardson announced his retirement from professional cricket on Tuesday.

Richardson, who was part of Australia’s 2021 ICC T20 World Cup winning squad, also featured in the following 2022 edition that was held in Australia.
According to the International Cricket Council (ICC), the 34-year-old, known for his yorkers and sharp bowling in death overs, played 25 One Day Internationals and 36 T20 internationals for Australia.
“From making my debut back in 2009 until now, I feel like I have squeezed every drop out of myself and it is the right time to finish such an enjoyable part of my life,” Richardson said in a statement.
“I’ve been fortunate enough to represent my country, along with many franchise teams around the world, and in Australia. I have never taken the opportunity lightly and I hope the people watching knew that I had dreamt about being a cricketer since I was a kid in Darwin,” he said.
Richardson made his ODI debut for Australia in January 2013 against Sri Lanka in Adelaide. Over the seven years that he was part of the ODI set up, Richardson claimed 39 wickets for Australia.
His best bowling effort came in January 2016, when he claimed five for 68 in a match-winning effort against India. He was also a part of 2019 ODI World Cup Australia team.
He made his last T20I appearance in November 2023, following his debut in October 2014. In the shortest format of the game, he picked up 49 wickets in 36 matches, with best bowling figures of four for 30 against Sri Lanka in June 2022.
Though Richardson’s career was riddled with injuries, he played in T20 leagues all across the globe.
Richardson is set to retire as one of the most prolific wicket-takers in Australia’s top franchise cricket league, Big Bash League, with 142 dismissals in 15 seasons.
He has also competed in the Indian Premier League, The Hundred and ILT20 throughout his career.
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