Archive · 7 Aug 2026
England Pacer John Turner Retires at 25 After Injury Battles
John Turner is a very fast bowler who played cricket for England.
A fast bowler throws the ball really quickly to try to get batters out.
John always dreamed of playing professional and international cricket, and he got to live out that dream.
He played four big international matches against the West Indies.
But John kept getting hurt a lot, especially with a stress fracture in his back.
The injury stopped him from playing for more than a whole year.
After thinking hard about it, John decided it was time to stop playing cricket.
He said it was one of the hardest decisions he has ever made.
In his whole career, John took 97 wickets in 53 matches.
Now he is turning his attention to a new chapter away from professional cricket.
England fast bowler John Turner announced his retirement from all forms of professional cricket at the age of 25.
Turner played four internationals for England - two ODIs and two T20Is - against the West Indies during the 2024 white-ball tour, claiming three wickets.
A stress fracture that sidelined him for over a year, combined with his injury record, drove his decision to step away from the game.
He finished his professional career with 97 wickets in 53 matches across formats, including 16 wickets in six County Championship matches.
Turner has not featured in competitive cricket since June 2025, with his final appearance coming in a T20 match during the 2025 domestic season.
- Who
- John Turner, the 25-year-old England and Hampshire fast bowler
- What
- Announced his retirement from all forms of professional cricket, citing a stress fracture and his history of injuries
- When
- Announced August 6; he has not played competitive cricket since June 2025
- Where
- Announced from London; he played his international cricket for England against the West Indies
- Why
- A stress fracture that sidelined him for over a year and his long injury record made him think about his future both as a cricketer and away from the game
- Player
- John Turner, England right-arm fast bowler
- Age at retirement
- 25
- International appearances
- 4 matches (2 ODIs, 2 T20Is) for England, 3 wickets
- England debut
- October 2024, white-ball tour of the West Indies
- Career record
- 97 wickets in 53 matches across formats
- Last competitive appearance
- T20 match in the 2025 domestic season; no cricket since June 2025
- Reason for retirement
- Stress fracture sidelining him for over a year and his injury record
- Professional debut
- 2021 Royal London Cup, with Alastair Cook as his maiden wicket
