Published: Jun 05, 2015, 03:49 PM (IST)
Edited: Jun 05, 2015, 05:23 PM (IST)
England and Somerset wicketkeeper/batsman Craig Kieswetter has been forced to retire due to an eye injury, he announced on Friday.The 27-year-old South Africa-born player was left with vision problems after breaking his nose and damaging his cheekbone while batting in a County Championship match against Northamptonshire in July last year. Craig Kieswetter announces retirement following eye injury
“Having gone through that experience of my eye injury and everything it entailed, I feel mentally I will never again be the player that I was,” Kieswetter said in a statement on the Somerset website. “I have had a terrific career, with plenty of ups and occasional downs, and I am calling time on my career and walking away with no regrets,” he said.
Probably the hardest decision I’ve had to make but one that is definitely the right move forward. pic.twitter.com/lDtxQ6PA0L
— Craig Kieswetter (@kiesy_22) June 5, 2015
Here are some of the Twitter reactions following Kieswetter’s retirement:
So sorry, buddy! You can be proud of what you’ve achieved & so can your family. See you on the golf course! x https://t.co/1wK6Kjizs0
— Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) June 5, 2015
@kiesy_22 congrats on a great career bro. Such a shame for such a talent. Many great memories and tough battles on the pitch.
— Jade Dernbach (@Jwd_16) June 5, 2015
A great cricketer and a true gentleman. We all wish him every future success. https://t.co/bbBloflkh7
— Andy Nash (@57deacon) June 5, 2015
Absolutely gutted for @kiesy_22 on the news of his retirement. Serious player, talent & competitor.Should be very proud of what you achieved
— Rikki Clarke (@RikkiClarke81) June 5, 2015
Gutted for @kiesy_22. Tough times and he’s leaving cricket far too soon. Wish him all the best for the next chapter in his life 🙂
— Sarah Taylor (@Sarah_Taylor30) June 5, 2015
@kiesy_22 all the best mate. I wish you well in the next phase of your life.
— Jason Gillespie (@YCCCDizzy) June 5, 2015
@kiesy_22 sorry to hear your news buddy Well done on a short but tremendous carreer.Thanks for the great memories we shared.Good luck #begal
— Tim Bresnan (@timbresnan) June 5, 2015
@kiesy_22 congrats Kiesy lad and well done with your career,gan well bonny lad..weyy aye
— Ben Stokes (@benstokes38) June 5, 2015
A big loss for cricket @kiesy_22 – exceptionally talented and a very tough competitor. Some good times! All the best pic.twitter.com/J2cl7zTdQe
— Nick Compton (@thecompdog) June 5, 2015
A big loss for cricket @kiesy_22 – exceptionally talented and a very tough competitor. Some good times! All the best pic.twitter.com/J2cl7zTdQe
— Nick Compton (@thecompdog) June 5, 2015
what a moment this was mate! @kiesy_22 gutted it will never happen again, best of luck with life after cricket #bagel pic.twitter.com/4NThekmB3P
— Alex Hales (@AlexHales1) June 5, 2015
Gutted for you craig that you have had to call time on his career due to his injury. Shared some… https://t.co/UHW0cCz0pJ
— Jos Buttler (@josbuttler) June 5, 2015
Kieswetter represented England in 46 One-Day Internationals (ODI) and 25 Twenty20 Internationals (T20I), making his ODI debut against Bangladesh in February 2010. He was also the Man of the Match in England’s only silverware win when they won the World Twenty20 in 2010 in West Indies.
With inputs from AFP!
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