Former England worldwide Gary Ballance has determined to retire from all types of cricket on the age of 33; the left-hander had returned to his native Zimbabwe on a two-year deal after being launched by Yorkshire, making one Test, one T20 and 5 ODI appearances for them

Former England worldwide Gary Ballance has introduced his retirement from all types of cricket on the age of 33.

The left-hander signed a two-year deal to play for his native Zimbabwe late final yr after being launched from Yorkshire.

Ballance scored an unbeaten 137 in his solely Test look for Zimbabwe, including to the 4 he made with England, and in addition featured in 5 ODIs and one T20, however has now determined to name time on his profession.

“After much thought, I have decided to retire from all forms of professional cricket with immediate effect,” Ballance stated in a press release issued by the Professional Cricketers Association.

“I had hoped my transfer to Zimbabwe would supply me with a new-found happiness for the sport and I’ll all the time be grateful to Zimbabwe Cricket for offering me with a possibility to return to worldwide cricket and welcoming me into their crew.

“However, I have reached the stage where I no longer have the desire to dedicate myself to the rigours of professional sport and this would do Zimbabwe Cricket and the game itself a disservice, should I carry on. I wish them every success going forward.”

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