Stuart Meaker to retire at finish of season at age of 32
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Sussex seamer performed 4 occasions for England all over long profession with Surrey
Stuart Meaker, the Sussex and previous Surrey speedy bowler, has introduced that he’s going to retire on the finish of the season.
Meaker, who has claimed 396 wickets in 203 fits around the 3 primary codecs in a 14-year profession, was once as soon as regarded as one of the vital promising younger speedy bowlers within the nation.
He performed 4 occasions for England – in two ODIs in 2011 and two T20Is in 2012, all in opposition to India – claiming 4 wickets in general, however proved not able to press for additional honours.
Regionally, then again, he was once in his pomp in the ones two seasons, claiming 98 firstclass wickets in 2011 and 2012, together with career-best figures of 8 for 52 in opposition to Somerset at The Kia Oval in Might 2012.
He remained a widespread candidate for England Lions variety, taking part in 18 fixtures throughout codecs together with excursions of Bangladesh, Australia and the UAE between 2011 and 2016.
Then again, accidents took their toll on Meaker’s naturally fast, skiddy motion, to the level that he performed a solitary Championship recreation for Surrey throughout two seasons in 2018 and 2019.
However, after acknowledging the affect this had had on his psychological well being, together with in a painfully fair interview with ESPNcricinfo in Might 2021, Meaker ended his lengthy affiliation with Surrey through shifting to Hove for a brand new starting.
Now, then again, after a haul of 9 wickets at 58.33 in six fits, Meaker has he has recognised that, on the age of 32, his taking part in days are just about at the back of him. A profession within the media may just apply – he has been a part of the SENZ radio remark staff all over the continuing Take a look at collection in opposition to India.
“I am sorry to mention good-bye to Sussex and the entire membership’s enthusiasts,” Meaker stated. “Thanks for the chance to get again out directly to the sector and get again to taking wickets once more.
“Unfortunately, in spite of running tougher than I’ve ever carried out this iciness to win video games for the membership, the performances have now not matched the efforts and it is time for me to hold up the boots and go the baton to the thrilling younger abilities of the long run.”
Sussex’s efficiency director Keith Greenfield added: “As Stuart has been the primary to confess, he hasn’t had the consequences he would have preferred all over his time with us, however there will also be no wondering his efforts.
“He will also be very happy with his total profession and being a part of an unique crew of cricketers to have had the glory of representing their nation.
“We wish to thank Stuart for his efforts whilst at Sussex and the time he has spent sharing his enjoy with our rising crop of speedy bowlers and want him the entire ultimate for no matter he comes to a decision to do subsequent.”
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