Davison announces retirement

Canada's John Davison, who once held the record for the fastest World Cup century, is to retire from international cricket after his side's final match against Australia. Davison, born in Canada but brought up in Australia, smashed the then fastest hundred in the tournament's history in 2003, off just 67 balls, including six sixes and seven fours, against the West Indies at Centurion.

"I suppose it's pretty fitting it's against Australia," Davison said of his final international match on Wednesday.

BANGALORE, AFP