RCB Star player David Willey announces retirement after the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023
RCB Star player David Willey announces retirement after the
ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023
In a rather significant move Royal Challengers Bangalore star player David Wiley has officially announced his retirement after the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023
Willey’s announcement, made via a unfeigned statement on his official social media accounts, marked the end of an illustrious career and leaving that an indelible mark on the sport. Moreover, his announcement has reverberated throughout the cricketing world.
Willey’s decision to retire comes a week after England unveiled their new central contracts with the left-arm pacer one of the key members of the ODI World Cup 2023 squad not given a deal.
In the ongoing ICC tournament, Willey has played three matches for England, taking five wickets and scoring 32 runs.
Willey in his statement has also revealed that he never desired this day to come. From a young boy he has only dreamed of playing for England.
He further articulated that it is with careful thought and consideration, and with great regret that he feels the time has come for him to retire from all forms of international cricket at the end of the World Cup.
Nevertheless, Willey will continue to play franchise cricket. Notably, the 33-year-old Willey has so far represented his national team in 70 ODIs and 43 T20Is since his debut against Ireland in 2015.
He has worn the shirt with immense pride and given my absolute everything to the badge on his chest.
He has been very lucky to be a part of such an incredible white-ball team with some of the best players in the world.
Adding that, be made some special memories and great friends along the way and been through some very difficult times.”
To his wife his two children, mum and dad, he wouldn’t have been able to follow my dreams without your sacrifice and unwavering support throughout.
He also expressed his thanks Thank for sharing the special memories and picking up the pieces when I’ve fallen apart – I’m eternally grateful.
However, the Northampton-born cricketer will continue to play short-form cricket at home and around the world.
Meanwhile he feels that he still
have a lot more to give on and off the field while he still playx his best cricket, and his decision has nothing to do with their performance during the World Cup.
Willey is for sure that everybody who knows him have no doubts that, whatever his involvement in the remainder of this campaign, he will give his everything and more. That’s the only way he knows.
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