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Graeme Swann’s retirement: Twitter reactions to Swann’s decision to retire from international cricket

Graeme Swann announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect after Ashes 2013-14 debacle.

Graeme Swann © Getty Images
Graeme Swann © Getty Images

Dec 22, 2013

 

England off-spinner Graeme Swann threw a bombshell by announcing his retirement from international cricket with immediate. Swann had been England’s strike bowler in Tests since making his debut against India at Chennai in 2008. However, Swann’s form during the ongoing Ashes was a big worry for the England team management. Before the start of the third Ashes 2013-14 Test at Perth, there were rumours that Swann would be dropped from the playing XI, but he was retained and turned to be successful in the first innings. Players, experts and fans expressed their shock over Swann’s announcement. His fellow players also wished him good luck for the future. Below are some reactions.

 

 

 

 


 

 

 


 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 


 

 

 

 


 

 


 

 


 

 

“After a great deal of consideration I have decided to call it a day on my international and first-class career. This decision has been very difficult seeing as the England team has been my family for seven years now, but I feel that now is the right time to step down,” Swann said in his statement. Below are Twitter reacti

 

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