Cricket: Mark Waugh to join his brother in retirement

Australian cricketer Mark Waugh will confirm his retirement today. The New South Wales veteran has called a press conference at the Sydney Cricket Ground where it is understood he will officially announce his departure from the game at the end of the season.

Waugh's decision means NSW will be without both Waugh twins, Mark and Steve, next summer as well as coach Steve Rixon, who will coach Surrey in the English county league.

Australian captain Steve Waugh retired from test cricket in January.