Chris Rogers and Michael Clarke to retire from internationals after Ashes

The 37-year-old Australian batsman Chris Rogers has confirmed on Tuesday that he will retire from Test cricket at the end of the ongoing Ashes series in England.Rogers had already indicated that the series would be his last and the 37-year-old told reporters in London he had no reason to change his mind.Rogers is the oldest member of the current Australian team and has scored 1,972 test runs at an average of 42.86. He is Australia's leading run-scorer in the current Ashes series, with 437 runs at 62.42.He made 173 in the first innings of the second Test at Lord's, but retired hurt in the second innings, complaining of dizziness after being hit in the head earlier in the match.Chris Rogers joins the Australian captain Michael Clarke as he is also retiring after the fifth test, which starts at The Oval on Thursday with England holding an unbeatable 3-1 lead.

Rogers struggled for years to solder a place in the team.He has been in the best form of his career, in which he has excelled at first-class cricket but managed only 24 test appearances since his debut in 2008.Following are some of the words spoken by Rogers before confirming his retirement on Tuesday

"Greg Chappell said to me a few months back that he was wrong about me and I was quite proud of that," Rogers said. "I think a few people had a certain impression of me and particularly with my age and to be able to change that was quite satisfying. He was happy to admit I've proved him wrong. It was a really nice thing to say.

"You are never 100% sure but I felt like this was the last one, there's been a few things, particularly the head issues lately. I am quite happy to call it a day," Rogers said. "People tell me you know when you know and I felt like this is the right time."

"It's kind of bittersweet (the farewell). It's pretty special, someone said to me, (because) not many people go out when they're scoring runs or taking wickets, it's generally not how it happens. So that's something to be proud of as well," said Rogers.

Earlier this year Rogers hit seven consecutive Test fifties, equaling the world record, but his career was briefly interrupted by a jolt that saw him miss both of Australia's Tests in the West Indies in June.Despite his imminent international retirement, Rogers may yet return to county cricket after a break, having already held discussions with Middlesex where he has captained previously.