James Pattinson retires

[Ronson333]

Australia fast bowler James Pattinson has retired from international cricket after deciding he is not ready to push for Ashes selection.

The 31-year-old took 81 wickets in 21 Tests but had his appearances limited by a series of injuries.
"Leading into pre-season I really wanted to give the Ashes a crack," Pattinson said.

"If I was to be part of the Ashes I would need to do myself and my team-mates justice."

 

[scotch]

Australia fast bowler James Pattinson has retired from international cricket after deciding he is not ready to push for Ashes selection.

The 31-year-old took 81 wickets in 21 Tests but had his appearances limited by a series of injuries.
"Leading into pre-season I really wanted to give the Ashes a crack," Pattinson said.

"If I was to be part of the Ashes I would need to do myself and my team-mates justice."

Surprised given he's only 31 and is still a very good player

 

[The Rat]

Strange that, guess he just cant face the grind, but they never play cricket anyway

who is next in line for them then?

Surely at some point they will get an injury? Its remarkable how they just stay fit

 

[The Hesford Diet]

Probably had enough of Langer and Paine.

 

[taipeisafc]

He has had a load of injuries IIRC - lots of back problems. Didn't realise he was Darren Pattinsons brother until I looked him up on Google.

 

[Salem Street South]

Probably had enough of Langer and Paine.

That was my first thought like.

Be wonderful if they brought back Peter Siddle for the Ashes, after the Dad’s Army comments.

 

[wayne entwhistle no9]

Probably 6th choice even if he was fit.