On the other hand, it is quite surprising that Haddin is bidding adieu to the T20 format, which certainly suits his style of play. He is a player who always prefers to loft the ball in the air, and play an attacking brand of cricket. Though, it is agreed that the player does not have a good record in the shorter version of the game for Australia. He has played 25 matches for them and he has not been able to even score a half century while representing Australia in the T20 format. But he could have continued with his national duty in T20 too, as they do not have great readymade replacements. Tim Paine may be the chosen one to replace him, who also does not have a good record.

Coming to the other point, about his intention of prolonging his career, he does not hold a good record in the longer formats (ODI and Test matches) too. He averages in the mid 30s with his bat, which is also not a great record. It can be said that the player has not been able to fill in the boots of Adam Gilchrist, who held a great record in all formats of the game.

It has to be remembered that the player is not retiring from club T20 cricket, as he would be playing for KKR and his team in Australia, Sydney Sixers. So, all those fans who love Haddin coming down the track and hitting the bowler above the head can see him in his club colours but not his national colours.