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In this article, we will look at those players who retired from international cricket after scoring a century in their last match.
Cricketers Who Ended Their International Career with a Century: Just as players expect to perform well on their debut in international cricket, they also expect to leave with a great record when they retire from cricket. But not many players have had such a privilege.
Some players did not even get the chance to have a farewell match. In such a situation, we are currently looking at those players who retired after scoring a century in their last match in international cricket.
List of players who retired from international cricket after scoring a century in their final match
1. Alastair Cook (England)
England’s legendary player Alastair Cook scored 147 runs in his last Test and retired from cricket with this brilliant innings.
2. Jacques Kallis (South Africa)
Kallis played a crucial innings of 115 runs in his last Test and after that bid farewell to cricket.
3. Mohammad Azharuddin (India)
Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin scored 102 in his last Test against South Africa.
4. Brendon McCullum (New Zealand)
In 2016, New Zealand’s aggressive batsman Brendon McCullum retired after scoring 145 runs in his last Test.
5. Greg Chappell (Australia)
Chappell scored 182 runs in his last Test against Pakistan and after that retired from cricket.
6. Aravinda de Silva (Sri Lanka)
De Silva retired on a grand note, scoring 206 in his last match against Bangladesh.
7. Nasser Hussain (England)
England’s Nasser Hussain bid farewell by scoring a century in his last Test against New Zealand in 2004.
8. Jason Gillespie (Australia)
Gillespie retired after scoring a double century (201*) in his last Test against Bangladesh.
9. Phil Jacques (Australia)
Phil retired after scoring a century against West Indies in 2008.
10. Bill Ponsford (Australia)
Ponsford retired in 1934 after scoring 266 against England.
11. Seymour Nurse (West Indies)
Seymour Nurse scored 258 against New Zealand in 1969 and announced his retirement.
12. Reginald Alexander Duff (Australia)
Reginald Alexander Duff scored 146 against England in 1905 and retired from cricket.
