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Hayden announces retirement

Hayden announces retirement 13/01/2009 2:36am

Australia opener Matthew Hayden has announced his retirement from cricket with immediate effect.

The 37-year-old made his decision public at a press conference in Brisbane on Tuesday afternoon.

Hayden, who played 103 Tests, struggled to make an impact in the five-day arena this summer against New Zealand and South Africa at home, scoring just 149 runs at 16.55 from five matches.

 

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