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“It’s time for someone else to buckle in and enjoy the ride”
Just as if things couldn’t get any worse for England after they lost the Ashes for the first time in five years, off-spinner Graeme Swann stunned the cricketing world by announcing his retirement from all forms of cricket effective immediately.
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“I have one year left on my contract and I would have thought that would be it after that”
Former England all-rounder and current Durham captain Paul Collingwood has hinted that he may retire from all forms of cricket when his contract with the county expires at the end of next season.
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“I don’t have a chance to play for India [again], so I thought it was the right time”
Former India pace bowler Ajit Agarkar has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket just a few months after he led Mumbai to victory in the 2012-13 Ranji Trophy season.
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“I had plenty of highlights in an England career that spanned nine years, during which time I became the world’s top-ranked Test bowler”
England pace bowler Steve Harmison, who picked up 223 wickets in 63 Test matches, has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.
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Hoggard was the hero of England’s 2005 Ashes triumph
England pace bowler Matthew Hoggard, who will always be remembered for the crucial role he played during the 2005 Ashes series against Australia, has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket after an illustrious 17-year career.
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Rauf was indicted in the IPL match-fixing scandal
Pakistan umpire Asad Rauf has announced his retirement from all forms of umpiring after being indicted in a match-fixing scandal in this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL), according to a report posted on the website of the Pakistan-based Express newspaper.
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Sinclair will also forever be remembered for taking one of the greatest catches in cricket history
Former New Zealand batsman Matthew Sinclair has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket effective immediately.
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Martin has dismissed Smith more times than any other bowler
It was a sad day for all cricket fans as New Zealand’s Chris Martin announced his retirement from all forms of cricket at the age of 38.
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Ponting represented the Hobart Hurricanes during the BBL
Network Ten have announced that former Australia captain Ricky Ponting will be joining the commentary team for this year’s edition of the Big Bash League (BBL).
