Finch, 36, is his country's leading men's run-scorer in T20Is at the time of his retirement, with 3,120 runs at an average of 34.28. He holds the individual men's record for the highest score in T20I cricket, with 172 against Zimbabwe in 2018
Aaron Finch has retired from international cricket.
The former Australia captain, who stepped down from ODI cricket last year, announced on Tuesday (February 7) that he will also no longer be available for T20Is.
Finch, 36, is his country's leading men's run-scorer in T20Is at the time of his retirement, with 3,120 runs at an average of 34.28. He holds the individual world record for the highest score in T20I cricket, with 172 against Zimbabwe in 2018.
In a statement, the batsman said his international career had been an "incredible honour".
Aaron Finch has retired from international cricket [Getty Images]
Finch scored 3,120 runs in T20Is [Getty Images]
"Realising that I won't be playing on until the next T20 World Cup in 2024, now is the right moment step down and give the team time to plan and build towards that event," Finch said.
"I'd like to thank my family, especially my wife Amy, my team-mates, Cricket Victoria, Cricket Australia and the Australian Cricketers' Association for their support to allow me to play the game I love at the highest level.
"I also want to say a huge thank you to all the fans who have supported me throughout my international career.
AARON FINCH: INTERNATIONAL CAREERTest: 5 matches, 278 runs, ave 27.8, HS 62ODI: 146 matches, 5,406 runs, ave 38.89, HS 153*, 17 100sT20I: 103 matches, 3,120 runs, s/r 142.53, HS 172, 2 100s, 19 50s
"Team success is what you play the game for and the maiden T20 World Cup win in 2021 and lifting the ODI World Cup on home soil in 2015 will be the two memories I cherish the most."
Finch will continue to play domestic and franchise T20 cricket and on Tuesday extended his contract with Melbourne Renegades for two more BBL seasons.
Finch will continue to play for Melbourne Renegades [Getty Images]
The batsman has signed a two-year contract extension with the Renegades [Getty Images]
"Aaron will always have a special place in Australian Cricket's history," said Cricket Australia chair, Dr Lachlan Henderson. "Playing at the highest level for over a decade requires incredible determination and dedication, so we thank Aaron for his enormous contribution and wish him all the best in the next phase of his career."
Australia will now need to appoint a new men's T20 captain. Perth Scorchers coach Adam Voges on Tuesday pushed his Big Bash title-winning skipper Ashton Turner for the role, while Adam Zampa - the leg-spinner who captains Melbourne Stars - is another option.
Cricket Australia do not need to make an immediate announcement, however, with the next men's T20I not scheduled until August.
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