Matthew Wade, born in 1987, retired from international cricket in 2024 after a decorated career and transitioned into coaching while continuing domestic play.
Born on December 26, 1987, in Lauderdale, Tasmania, Matthew Wade began his cricket journey that would span over a decade at the highest level. His international debut arrived in 2011, marking the start of a career that included 36 Test matches, 97 One-Day Internationals, and 92 T20 appearances for Australia. Wade’s standout moment came during the 2021 T20 World Cup triumph, where his match-winning performance in the semi-final against Pakistan propelled Australia into the final and secured their first ICC T20 World Cup title. In October 2024, Wade stepped away from international competition, concluding a highly successful playing career. Following retirement, he redirected his focus toward coaching, taking on an assistant coach role for the Australian team during their T20 series against Pakistan. Wade remains engaged in domestic cricket, playing for the Hobart Hurricanes in the Big Bash League, while also expanding his coaching influence by joining the Gujarat Titans as an assistant coach in early 2025. His dynamic career continues to blend coaching responsibilities with active participation in domestic matches, recently delivering another century in the Australia One-Day Cup while representing Tasmania. A Tasmanian native, Wade has represented multiple domestic teams throughout his career, including Tasmania, the Hobart Hurricanes in the Big Bash League, Victoria, and the Melbourne Stars. His international career kicked off with a T20 match in 2011, followed by his ODI debut on February 5, 2012, against India in Melbourne, and his Test debut on April 7, 2012, against the West Indies in Barbados. As of 2026, Matthew Wade is 37 years old. He is married to Julia Barry, and the couple shares a daughter named Winter. All images included are for editorial use only and are licensed exclusively through Getty/Source. Debut dates summary: ODI: February 5, 2012 vs India (Melbourne) Test: April 7, 2012 vs West Indies (Barbados) T20I: October 13, 2011 vs South Africa (Cape Town)