Steven Finn, the accomplished England bowler who secured the Ashes triumph three times, has officially retired from his cricketing journey due to a persistent knee injury. The decision came after he was unable to participate in domestic cricket throughout 2023. Spanning from 2010 to 2017, Finn marked his presence in the international arena, representing England in more than 100 matches and having 947 wickets on his name across formats.
What did Steven Finn say?
In a statement, Finn said, “Today I am retiring from all forms of cricket with immediate effect. I have been fighting a battle with my body for the last 12 months and have admitted defeat to it.” Finn’s final appearance in the England jersey occurred in 2017 during an ODI match against South Africa. Subsequently, he predominantly engaged in domestic cricket, initially representing Middlesex and later transitioning to Sussex in 2022.
He added, “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.”
Joining Sussex in 2022, Finn notably appeared in 19 matches for the team, contributing 21 wickets to his name. Expressing his sentiment, Finn remarked, “It truly is an incredible cricketing environment, and I regret not being able to make a more substantial impact on the field since joining the club.” He also emphasized his retirement as a repository of cherished memories.
Steven Finn impressive numbers
Finn initiated his England journey with a Test debut against Bangladesh in March 2010. Over the course of his career, he featured in 36 Tests, amassing 125 wickets. His repertoire extended to 69 ODIs and 21 T20Is, where he seized 102 and 27 wickets, respectively. Within his seven-year association with England, he attained the prestigious Ashes victory on three occasions. Transitioning to the domestic arena, Finn participated in 164 first-class matches, 145 List-A encounters, and 144 T20 games, attaining respective hauls of 570, 201, and 176 wickets.
Keep watching our YouTube Channel ‘DNP INDIA’. Also, please subscribe and follow us on FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, and TWITTER.