David Willey To Retire From International Cricket

[Hettonlass]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1719625561302343995

England's David Willey to retire from international cricket at end of World Cup

David Willey will retire from international cricket at the end of Englands campaign at the 2023 World Cup; he says the decision is in no way related to their performance so far, with England bottom of the table after five defeats in six matches; I will give my everything and more

www.skysports.com

 

[Dexter]

Doubt he would’ve played for England again after this World Cup anyway tbh.

 

[pavarotti1980]

It looked like he already had prior to the world cup

 

[Hongkongphooey]

Has been one of the few that actually performed and gave a shit in the World cup, shocking that he wasn't given a central contract considering some of the players that were. Can't blame the lad for telling the ECB to get f*cked.

 

[Hettonlass]

He can go and make loads of money now in franchises

 

[Liverpool Beachball]

Feel like he always gave his best with the ball and had to go on all the bilateral series only to be first in line to get dropped come the tournaments

 

[scotch]

Not sure id pick him for the last 3 games now, can tick off mid tournament retirement now from the list, just need coach sacked, captain sacked, post series inquiry for the standard away Ashes cycle

 

[Frankel]

Been treat like shit for a long time.

Wish him well.

 

[knowl123]

He was very unlucky to miss out on a world cup medal in 2019, although someone had to miss out for jofra.

The contract situation was handled poorly but he clearly wasn't in the plans moving forward.

Won't be the last to retire from this format I'd imagine.

 

[AyeAyeAye]

For once I agree with Vaughan that his treatment has been a disgrace. Deserved much better and I hope he goes on to make a few bob in franchise.

 

[Jack Torrance]

Right to move on from him, should have been a few more though. Poor he was the only one without a contract

 

[PeteFTM]

Good servant, poorly treated.

 

[Durham-Mackem41]

Decent enough with the new ball but never an out and out starting means he can play franchise cricket and likely earn a lot more money.

The current contracts handed out are a joke with the age, fitness record and lack of form for a lot of them.

 

[Steak Pie]

Don't blame him. Didn't have a central contract in 2019 and got dropped at the last minute for Jof, doesn't have a contract now.

Still asked to play today though.

Ridiculous.