5 players who retired from International Cricket in 2016

Modified Jan 04, 2017 15:19 IST

2.Shane Watson

After a career spanning 14 years, Shane Watson called it quits from all formats during the World T20 in India last year. The 34-year-old, who had retired from Tests after the 2015 Ashes, was recalled for the home T20I series against India and recorded his maiden hundred in the format in Sydney.

Although his team missed the semifinal bus thanks to the brilliance of Virat Kohli, Watson had a productive ending as he made 18 not out, picked up one wicket and took a blinder to dismiss Yuvraj Singh.

He continues to play in several T20 tournaments around the world.

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