7 months ago
Kane Richardson Retires from Professional Cricket
Kane Richardson, a fast bowler from Australia, has decided to stop playing professional cricket.
He is 34 years old and has played for many teams, including the Adelaide Strikers, Melbourne Renegades, and Sydney Sixers.
He has taken 142 wickets in the Big Bash League, which is the fifth highest ever.
Kane said he has enjoyed his cricket career very much and is ready to move on to new things.
He thanked all the people who helped him in his career, especially when he was starting out.
He also said he was very happy to have played for his country and different teams around the world.
Kane Richardson, 34, announced his retirement from professional cricket on Tuesday.
He played for the Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League (BBL) this season, making only two appearances.
Richardson is the fifth-highest wicket-taker in BBL history with 142 wickets.
He won the BBL championship with the Melbourne Renegades in the 2018-19 season.
Richardson announced his retirement via an Instagram post and a statement through the Australian Cricketers' Association.
- Who
- Kane Richardson, a former Australian cricketer
- What
- Announced his retirement from professional cricket
- Where
- Australia
- When
- Tuesday
- Why
- He felt he had given his all to the sport and it was the right time to move on
Key facts
- Name
- Kane Richardson
- Age
- 34
- Teams Played For
- Adelaide Strikers, Melbourne Renegades, Sydney Sixers
- BBL Wickets
- 142
- Retirement Announcement Date
- Tuesday
Quotes
Kane Richardson
Veteran Australian pacer and former ICC T20 World Cup winner
“From making my debut back in 2009 until now, I feel like I have squeezed every drop out of myself, and it is the right time to finish such an enjoyable part of my life.”
thestatesman.com
“I’ve been fortunate enough to represent my country, along with many franchise teams around the world, and in Australia. I have never taken the opportunity lightly, and I hope the people watching knew that I had dreamt about being a cricketer since I was a kid in Darwin.”
thestatesman.com
Sources
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