In a heartfelt and somewhat surprising announcement, England pacer David Willey has declared his retirement from all forms of international cricket. At 33, Willey confirmed he would bid adieu to international cricket after the ongoing Cricket World Cup campaign. This decision marks the end of a remarkable chapter in English cricket.
Willey chose to share his retirement decision through a thoughtful and lengthy social media post, where he opened up about the emotional aspects of his choice. He expressed how he had dream of representing England in cricket from a very young age and had poured his heart and soul into that dream. The pacer conveyed his immense pride in wearing the England jersey and the dedication he had shown to the badge on his chest.
In his own words, he stated, “I’ve been fortunate to be a part of such an incredible white-ball team with some of the best players in the world. I’ve made some special memories and great friends along the way and been through some very difficult times.”
While announcing his retirement, the 33-year-old expressed his heartfelt gratitude to his family for their unwavering support throughout his career. He clarified that his decision had nothing to do with the team’s performance in the ongoing tournament. David Willey emphasized his desire to continue contributing to the sport on and off the field while he believes he still plays his best cricket.
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His words reflect this commitment: “I still have a lot more to give on and off the field while I play my best cricket, and my decision has nothing to do with our performance during the World Cup. I’m sure everybody who knows me does not doubt that, whatever my involvement in the remainder of this campaign, I will give my everything and more!”
David Willey has enjoyed a fulfilling career in white-ball cricket for England. He made his international debut in 2015 and has significantly contributed to the team’s success. Over the years, he played 70 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and 43 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) for the Three Lions.
