Former England quick bowler Steven Finn retired on Monday after the three-time Ashes winner accepted “defeat” in his battle in opposition to a bunch of damage issues.
Finn took 125 wickets in 36 Test appearances for England at a mean of 30.4 between 2010 and 2016. The 34-year-old additionally performed in 69 one-day internationals and 21 Twenty20 internationals for England.
Hampered by varied accidents, Finn slipped out of the England squad and has not performed red-ball cricket since July 2022.
“I have been fighting a battle with my body for the last 12 months and have admitted defeat to it,” Finn mentioned.
Finn made his county debut with Middlesex aged 16, rising as a rising star for England following his maiden Test look in opposition to Bangladesh in 2010.
But after serving to England to a few Ashes triumphs, Finn’s damage issues took their toll.
He signed for Sussex final 12 months, however a setback in his try and recuperate from a long-running knee downside pressured him to convey the curtain down on his 18-year profession.
“I retire with some amazing memories with England, Middlesex and Sussex, shared with fantastic people. Those will live with me forever,” he mentioned.
“Cricket has given me a lot and I hope to give back to the game in some capacity in the future.
“But, for now, I’ll enjoy watching on without wondering whether my body will be able to make it through another day’s cricket.”
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com