Former Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.
The 36-year-old, who helped Australia to World Cup success in 2003 and 2007, was due to play for Indian Premier League side Mumbai Indians.
However, Symonds will not longer take part, citing family reasons.
"Effective immediately, I am retiring from all forms of professional cricket," Symonds said. "It is with regret that I will not be able to fulfil my final year of the IPL with the Mumbai Indians.
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Mumbai Indians and the IPL have both been very supportive of me, but the impending arrival of my first child is a priority."
Symonds was known for his big-hitting and aggressive style of play, meaning he was more suited to the one-day game.
He did play in 26 test matches but was never able to hold down a regular spot in the team.
He has not played any form of international cricket for nearly three years and his Australia career was dogged with controversy.
In 2005 he was sent home from the tour of England early after turning up for a ODI clash with Bangladesh under the influence of alcohol.
Then in 2008 he was against dropped when he missed a compulsory team meeting in order to go on a fishing trip.
However, he continued to have a successful domestic career in his homeland with Queensland as well as spells with county sides Lancashire, Surrey, Kent and Gloucestershire before heading to play in the IPL.