David MalanKnown for his explosive batting in the T20I format, he announced his retirement from international cricket at the age of 37. The decision marks the end of a distinguished career that has seen him become one of England’s finest performers across all formats.
A perfect career across formats
Malan’s international career spanned 22 Test matches, 30 ODIs and 62 T20Is. It should be noted that he was one of only two players of the English national team Jos Buttlerscoring centuries in all three formats. Despite his impressive record, Malan has not been part of the England squad since last year’s 50-over World Cup in India. His retirement comes after he was ruled out of the upcoming white-ball series against Australia.
T20I excellence and record-breaking feats
In September 2020, Malan climbed to the top of the ICC rankings and reached the peak of T20I batting. By March the following year, he became the fastest man to score 1,000 T20I runs, reaching the milestone in just 24 overs. His consistency was highlighted by his ability to hit double figures in all but one of those innings. Malan was also part of the victorious England team T20 World Cup Although he missed the play-offs in Australia in 2022 due to a groin injury against Sri Lanka.
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T20 is the future in franchise cricket
After his international career is over, Malan is expected to be a much sought-after player in the T20 franchise circuit. Recently, he played a major role Oval Invincibles He led them to victory in the men’s hundred. In addition, he contributed to Sunrisers Eastern Cape’s victory in the second season of the SA20 last winter.
