Australia batsman Matthew Hayden announced his retirement from international cricket on Tuesday, drawing stumps on a dazzling career as one the greatest opening batsmen of all time.
The 37-year-old had planned to retire after this year's Ashes tour of England but told a Brisbane news conference he knew his time to quit had come.
"Today I'm announcing my retirement from representative cricket, effective immediately," he read from a prepared statement.
"I know that now is the time to move on. "This is a decision that I've not taken lightly and I'm here after much thought and consideration and discussion with my family.
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