Rogers, who was leaving Australia for the tour of the West Indies which precedes the Ashes, told Fox Sports: "I'm very happy, I've been pretty fortunate to have this second go at it and have loved every moment of it. But time calls on everyone and I think it's nearly up for me. I think to go out in the Ashes and in England where I've played a lot of cricket is pretty fitting."
Chris Rogers, Australia opening batsman, said he planned to retire from Test cricket at the end of the Ashes series against England. The 37-year-old's first two Tests were separated by more than five years, but he has been a fixture in Australia's opening partnership with David Warner since a surprise selection for the 2013 Ashes tour. That call-up was based on the left-hander's prolific batting in the English county circuit and Rogers said a final campaign in Britain would be an appropriate way to sign off when Australia tour England for the five-Test series.
Despite the efforts of Rogers, who scored 367 runs at an average of 40.77, Australia lost the 2013 Ashes series 3-0. However, they swept England 5-0 in the return series in Australia in 2013-14, raising hopes of a first series victory on English soil since 2001 in July and August this year.
After making his Test debut in 2008, Rogers was recalled for the 2013 Ashes and has since been a solid contributor at the top of the Australia batting order, making 1,535 runs at an average of 39.35 across 20 Tests.
