England’s star cricketer and former World No. 1 T20I batter, Dawid Malan, has officially announced his retirement from international cricket. Malan last represented England during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 but hasn’t appeared in international matches since.
Throughout his career, Malan featured in 114 international games across all formats, including 22 Tests, 30 ODIs, and 62 T20Is. He accumulated 4,416 runs at an average of 37.74, with his impressive tally including eight centuries and 31 half-centuries.
Malan first made an impact on the international stage during his T20I debut against South Africa in June 2017, where he scored a remarkable 78 runs off just 44 balls. His prowess in the T20 format became more evident over time, establishing him as a leading player.
In September 2020, Malan reached the pinnacle of the ICC Men’s Test Batting Rankings and became the fastest player to achieve 1,000 runs in Test cricket, reaching the mark in just 24 innings. He also set a record in the ICC T20I Player Rankings for batting, achieving a peak rating of 915, the highest ever recorded by any batter in the format’s history.
Malan played a crucial role in England’s 2022 T20 World Cup-winning campaign in Australia, although he missed the knockout stages due to a groin injury sustained against Sri Lanka during the group phase.
In ODIs, Malan also enjoyed considerable success, particularly leading into the 2023 World Cup. Between June 2022 and September 2023, he scored five centuries in just 15 innings, securing his place in the World Cup squad as an opener. During the tournament, he continued his excellent form, notably scoring 140 runs off 107 balls against Bangladesh, helping England to victory. Despite his individual brilliance, England’s World Cup campaign ended prematurely as they were eliminated in the group stage. Malan emerged as England’s top run-scorer in the tournament, amassing 404 runs, including one century and two half-centuries.
Reflecting on his career and retirement, Malan expressed his gratitude for the opportunities he had to represent England across all three formats. “It has been an incredible journey since July 2017,” he said. “Many players in the sport of cricket retire feeling that they could have done a little bit better, but I am truly happy with my achievements. The journey was not easy, and it often felt like I had something to prove, but I look back with pride on my accomplishments.”
Malan’s departure marks the end of a notable chapter in England’s cricket history, with his contributions leaving a lasting legacy.