Former Australian Test batsman Chris Rogers has announced his retirement from first-class cricket.
Rogers bowed out in the best way possible, keeping his side, Somerset, which he captains, in contention for the County Championship title, scoring a century in both innings as the side wrapped up a three-day win over Nottinghamshire.
“That’s it for me,” Rogers told Sky Sports after the match, which saw him notch his 76th first-class ton.
“I have had a good career and to finish off that way is pretty special.
“I’m getting old. I am going to miss playing and the standing ovation from the crowd was very special, but it happens in all careers and it’s time to move on.”
Rogers retired from international cricket at the end of the 2015 Ashes series, after five centuries in 25 Test matches for Australia. He retires from firs-class cricket with 25,470 runs at an average of 49.55 in 313 matches.
“My overriding feeling is one of immense pride in my team," the 39-year-old said of his County side's performance this season.
“We were favourites to go down at the start of the season and look where we are now.
“I’ll be texting a few of my old teammates at Middlesex tonight, you can be sure of that. I know what is in their dressing room and I know they will fight all the way against Yorkshire.
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