Melbourne, Jan 25 (CRICKETNMORE): Former Australia batsman David Hussey announced his retirement from cricket on Wednesday following Melbourne Stars defeat in the Big Bash League semi-final.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 39-year-old was uncertain about his future after the loss against Perth Scorchers on Tuesday, declaring: "It's a bit raw at the moment, a bit emotional. Just wait and see what happens," reports Cricket Australia's official website.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
But Hussey announced on Wednesday -- via Twitter -- said he was calling time on his impressive career after leading the stars to the final and semi-final in his two seasons as captain.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"I spoke to the boys quietly last night. I don't really like to try and make too much of a deal of it," he said, as per the website.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier on Wednesday, Kevin Pietersen confirmed on Instagram that Hussey had decided to bring his career to a close.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"To the special David Hussey who is in this pic. I'm so happy I got play in your final game!" Pietersen wrote. "You have been absolutely sensational on and off the field continuing on from our Notts days! Love ya buddy!"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Hussey has been with the Stars since the inception of the BBL in 2011, scoring 855 runs at 26.71 from 48 appearances over six seasons. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
He made 267 appearances in Twenty20 fixtures with his ability as a batsman and off-spinner and sharp fielding making him a valuable asset.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Hussey retired from first-class cricket in April 2015 after a 13-year career.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He also played 108 international matches (69 One-Days and 39 T20s), contributing 17 fifties and one century.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
That ton came against Scotland in 2009, Hussey smacking 111 from just 87 balls. Hussey averaged 52.50 at first-class level with 45 centuries and a best of 275 but failed to play a Test for Australia.<\/p>\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2017\/01\/david-hussey1.jpg", "alt_img": "David Hussey announces retirement from cricket", "alt_title": "David Hussey announces retirement from cricket", "image1": "", "video": "", "seo_title": "David Hussey announces retirement from cricket", "seo_desc": " Former Australia batsman David Hussey announced his retirement from cricket on Wednesday following Melbourne Stars defeat ", "seo_keywords": "David Hussey, Australian Cricket Team, Big Bash League", "tag": "", "tagging": "", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "0", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": "0", "slug": "david-hussey-announces-retirement-from-cricket", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "0", "ians_date": "0000-00-00", "ians_time": "00:00:00", "server_time": "0000-00-00 00:00:00", "trash": "0", "view_count": "2352", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "0", "auto_link": "0", "created": "2017-01-25 21:35:00", "updated": "2017-01-25 21:35:00", "img_from": "", "img_source": "", "schedule_publish": "0000-00-00 00:00:00", "news_keywords": null, "livescore_text": null, "livescore_link": null, "btn_text": null, "resend_feed": "0", "google_feed": "0", "read_more": "0", "posted_by": "1", "jio_date": "2017-01-25 21:35:00", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "1", "breaking_news": "0", "google_date": "2017-01-25 21:35:00", "featured": "0", "pred_match_id": null, "article_content_type": null, "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/cricket-news\/david-hussey-announces-retirement-from-cricket-23282" }