Ronnie Irani Calls It A Day

Essex captain Ronnie Irani has annouced his retirement from first class cricket with immediate effect. Ronnie had planned to retire at the end of the current county season but due to a consultation with his Dr. it was discovered that his knee injury is more serious that first feared.

Muller-Wolfahrt's (Ronnie's Doctor) expert opinion is that to carry on any form of professional sport at this point would serverly affect Ronnie’s lifestyle and health and that his career should therefore end immediately.

This is what Ronnie had to say when he commented on his injury "I'm naturally disappointted things are ending this way. I was hoping to swallow this bitter pill at the end of season but unfortunetly my playing career has come earlier than anticipated."

"I feel that I still have a duty to finish off the season on the sidelines with Essex and hopefully have a small part to play in helping the team during the remainder of the campaign."

"I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved with Essex County Cricket Club from the Committee to the members and supporters and to the players."

Ronnie's playing career stats

3 Test Match Appearances

86 runs @ 17.20

3 wickets @ 37.33

31 ODI Appearances

360 runs @ 14.40

24 wickets @ 41.20

232 First-Class Appearances

13472 runs @ 41.58

339 wickets @ 29.51

315 ‘List A’ Appearances

7733 runs @ 30.93

309 wickets @ 25.22

27 Twenty20 Cup Appearances

651 runs @ 28.30