Published: Dec 22, 2013, 08:25 AM (IST)
Edited: Dec 22, 2013, 08:33 AM (IST)
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.
Congrats @Swannyg66 on brilliant career,will miss playing with the fellow twin..#spintwins
— Monty Panesar (@MontyPanesar) December 22, 2013
Shocked to hear Graeme Swann announcing his retirement mid series, still a top bowler for England during a successful era.
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) December 22, 2013
G Swann retires from all cricket as of now!! Not the most graceful exit with a tough #ashes but great career 255 test wickets #Swannsong
— Damien Fleming (@bowlologist) December 22, 2013
Too soon IMO for Graeme Swann 2 retire but it’s been a absolute pleasure watching him perform for many years.Finger spin out of the top draw
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) December 21, 2013
Of all the England players over the last 20 yrs he is the one the team who miss the most .. Spinners of his quality are a rare breed…
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) December 21, 2013
He has also been a brilliant character who plays the game how it should be played .. With a energy of fun and humour.. #OldSchool
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) December 21, 2013
Congrats @Swannyg66 on a great career bud. Pleasure to have played with you mate.
— Ian Bell (@Ian_Bell) December 22, 2013
Australia claims its second scalp, Graeme Swann retires from Test cricket with immediate effect
— Derek Pringle (@derekpringle) December 21, 2013
Swann has been England’s best spinner since Deadly Derek Underwood, though be put many more revs on the ball than him
— Derek Pringle (@derekpringle) December 21, 2013
Sad to see @Swannyg66 retire today. Going to miss you a lot. Congratulations on a fantastic career. Hope the next chapter is as exciting!
— Steven Finn (@finnysteve) December 22, 2013
Huge congratulations to @Swannyg66 on a great career in cricket.I will miss your constant put downs and abuse of my mental capacity.#loveyou
— Tim Bresnan (@timbresnan) December 22, 2013
“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
To read Full Report of Graeme Swann’s retirement announcement click here
