England pacer Steven Finn announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on August 14, 2023. He suffered a knee injury that kept him out of action for most of 2023 and led to him calling time on his 18-year career.
Finn played 36 Tests, 69 ODIs, and 21 T20Is after making his international debut in 2010 against Bangladesh.
He showed potential in his career, taking 14 wickets in England's win in Ashes 2010-11. He also picked up 12 wickets - the second-most for England - in the 2015 Ashes that they won. Overall, he finished with 125 wickets in Tests, 102 in ODIs, and 27 in T20Is.
Finn also picked a hat-trick in the 2015 ODI World Cup against Australia.
He moved to Sussex in 2022 picking up 21 wickets in 19 appearances, after having played most of his domestic cricket for Middlesex.
"I have been fighting a battle with my body for the last 12 months and have admitted defeat to it. I feel incredibly lucky to have been able to play cricket as my vocation since I made my debut for Middlesex in 2005. The journey hasn't always been smooth, but I have loved it, nonetheless.
To have played 125 games for England, including 36 Tests, far surpassed what I dreamed of. want to thank Sussex Cricket for their support over the last 12 months especially and for welcoming me wholeheartedly into the club at the beginning of last season. It really is a great place to play cricket and I'm sorry that I wasn't able to play more of a part on the field since joining the club,” Finn was quoted by ESPNCricinfo.
“I retire with some amazing memories with England, Middlesex, and Sussex, shared with fantastic people. Those will live with me forever. Thank you to all the people who have followed and supported my career, especially my parents who allowed me to chase my dream when I was a youngster.
Cricket has given me a lot and I hope to give back to the game in some capacity in the future. But, for now, I’ll enjoy watching on without wondering whether my body will be able to make it through another day’s cricket. Thank you,” he added.
