New Zealand batsman Grant Elliott announces retirement from international cricket
Wellington, Aug 22 (IBNS): New Zealand batsman Grant Elliott has announced his retirement from cricket.
He had played a crucial role in New Zealand's semi-final victory in 2015 World Cup.
Elliot quit from all forms of cricket as he finished his stint as the captain of Birmingham Bears in the Vitality Blast in England.
The side finished sixth in the North Group in the T20 tournament.
It failed to qualify for the quater-finals of the tournament.
In an Instagram post, the cricketer posted: "Started in Johannesburg finished in Birmingham. I remember being 12 and writing down my life goals. To play in a World Cup, play international cricket and play county cricket. 27 years on and I have loved every minute of it. Thanks to all the memorable people I have met that have made this journey special. To family and friends who have given me unwavering support despite all the sacrifices I have had to make that have impacted them."
"This game is a special one but it doesn’t define us. Looking forward to the future with great excitement and sharing a drink with those selfless players I shared a change room with," the cricketer said.
In his international playing career, Elliot played five Tests, 83 ODIs and 17 T20Is.
Image: Grant Elliot Instagram
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