Sidebottom retires from International cricket

[Sureshot]

This is slightly surprising for me, born out of frustration out of not getting selected in the ODI side?

I still think he'd do a better job than Bresnan, but he's had a couple of good years for us. His New Zealand tour was fantastic, not to mention his role in our T20 WC win.

Ryan Sidebottom retires from international cricket | England Cricket News | Cricinfo.com

Thanks Sidey!

 

[ShamiLoverGlipGlops]

Retired are you serious?

You did pretty well at international level

 

[Themer]

Sad to see him retire but then again his chances from now on in are going to be limited.

Possibly also retired so that he'd be more signable to potential counties as he's leaving Notts.

 

[Bibu07]

Thats shocking decision to be honest. I believe, he still has got a few years of good cricket in him, just needs a bit more of patience and ofcourse hardwork. But, with the likes of Bresnan getting into the game slowly, he is bound to lose his place in the XI (which has happened already) so can't blame him either. Move out and give space for the younger generation to take over aye?

 

[irottev]

Probably frustrated. I didn't think he got a fair go really. He peaked in the series here in NZ. Was really impressive. Swung the ball heaps.

 

[-D-S-B-]

I will always remember that New Zealand tour where he ripped us to shreds.

 

[Themer]

He was injured for two years after he bowled so well against New Zealand and really struggled to get back into shape.

 

[Bibu07]

Probably frustrated. I didn't think he got a fair go really. He peaked in the series here in NZ. Was really impressive. Swung the ball heaps.

Definitely out of frustration mate.

I cannot see any other reason why he wants to retire.
Not too old for international cricket.
Not involved in any hush-hush controversy.
Nor injury-prone and neither was a fail in the past.

 

[Themer]

Nor injury-prone and neither was a fail in the past.

What? He had massive injury problems.

 

[Bibu07]

What? He had massive injury problems.

My bad, wasn't aware of any major injuries he suffered, bar the recent one.

 

[Themer]

Ryan Sidebottom determined to win back England place after battling injuries, fitness jibes and Duncan Fletcher | Mail Online

Yeah he did have pretty long term injuries which was a massive shame for him. Didn't get back into any sort of shape for about two years.

 

[Iridium]

What a shame. I really enjoyed watching him play. Didn't enjoy watch him take apart NZ when he was over here . But what a performance that was. Will be missed.

 

[ZexyZahid]

I don't understand his decision really. I thought he had a big chance of getting into the World Cup squad of England.

 

[Varun]

That's a shocking news. I really wish he would have played more of International cricket.

 

[pcfan123]

Will always remember him in that Test series against NZ. Looked a quality Test bowler that series.

Also will miss the hair

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