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On Monday (August 14), former England fast bowler Steven Finn officially declared his retirement from all forms of cricket. The 34-year-old Finn, who has been grappling with a persistent knee injury, shared his decision to step away from the game after an illustrious career that spanned over a decade.
During his tenure representing England between 2010 and 2017, Finn emerged as a formidable force on the cricketing field, amassing an impressive tally of 254 wickets across various formats. His remarkable contributions earned him a place in the hearts of fans and a distinguished position in England’s cricketing legacy.
Finn’s impact was particularly evident in the Test arena, where he clinched 125 wickets in 36 matches. One of his standout performances came during the 2015 Ashes series against Australia at Edgbaston, where he exhibited his mastery with figures of 6/79. His white-ball skills were equally remarkable, as he accumulated 129 wickets in 90 limited-overs games.
The former pacer’s contribution to England’s Ashes triumphs was noteworthy, playing crucial roles in both home and away series victories. He was a part of the triumphant squads in 2013 and 2015, with the latter marking a significant milestone as England clinched the Ashes urn in Australia for the first time since 1986-87.
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Steven Finn won the Ashes three times.
Congratulations from all at TMS to @finnysteve on a magnificent playing career. pic.twitter.com/sTRZRbAyeJ
— Test Match Special (@bbctms) August 14, 2023
Finn’s prowess extended to the domestic circuit as well, where he left an indelible mark with his performances in first-class cricket. He retires with a total of 570 first-class wickets garnered from 164 games. His best figures of 9/37 stand as a testament to his bowling excellence.
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Finn’s official statement
“I have been fighting a battle with my body for the last 12 months and have admitted defeat to it,” Finn said in his statement to BBC.
“I feel incredibly lucky to have been able to play cricket as my vocation since I made my debut for Middlesex in 2005. The journey hasn’t always been smooth, but I have loved it nonetheless.
“To have played 125 games for England, including 36 Tests, far surpassed what I dreamed of. I want to thank Sussex Cricket for their support over the last 12 months especially and for welcoming me wholeheartedly into the club at the beginning of last season.
“It really is a great place to play cricket and I’m sorry that I wasn’t able to play more of a part on the field since joining the club.
“I retire with some amazing memories with England, Middlesex and Sussex, shared with fantastic people. Those will live with me forever.”
