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Craig Kieswetter, the England ODI and T20 wicketkeeper who was Man of the Match in the 2010 World T20 final, has announced his retirement following the eye injury he sustained last year.
Kieswetter was struck in the face when a ball went between his helmet and grille when playing against Northamptonshire, breaking his nose and damaging his eye socket. He returned for two matches at the end of the 2015 season, then went to play T20 in South Africa, but struggled with the effects of the injuries.
Earlier this year he said he would take this season off from playing for Somerset to try and make a full recovery but even at that stage admitted he may have to curtail his career.
"After been given the opportunity to take some time off and step away from the game, I've come to the decision that wasn't the easiest to make, yet I feel is the right one," Kieswetter said. "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."
"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.
More at the source: http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2015/content/story/884385.html
Kieswetter was struck in the face when a ball went between his helmet and grille when playing against Northamptonshire, breaking his nose and damaging his eye socket. He returned for two matches at the end of the 2015 season, then went to play T20 in South Africa, but struggled with the effects of the injuries.
Earlier this year he said he would take this season off from playing for Somerset to try and make a full recovery but even at that stage admitted he may have to curtail his career.
"After been given the opportunity to take some time off and step away from the game, I've come to the decision that wasn't the easiest to make, yet I feel is the right one," Kieswetter said. "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."
"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.
More at the source: http://www.espncricinfo.com/county-cricket-2015/content/story/884385.html
