Dominic Cork retires from cricket

Cork won 37 Test and 32 one-day international caps.

Former England international Dominic Cork has announced his retirement from cricket at the age of 40.

The all-rounder has called time on an illustrious career which saw him win 37 Test and 32 one-day international caps.

Cork also enjoyed spells at Derbyshire, Lancashire and Hampshire but has decided it is the right time to quit.

DOMINIC CORK FACT-FILE

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1990: Makes first-class debut for Derbyshire.

1992: Plays first one-day international for England against Pakistan at Old Trafford.

1995: On test debut against West Indies takes seven wickets for 43 runs. Hits a hat-trick on day four of the fourth Test.

1999: Named Derbyshire captain.

2003: Buys out his Derbyshire contract to join Lancashire, citing a desire to win trophies

2008: Released by Lancashire and subsequently joins Hampshire.

2011: Announces his retirement from all cricket.

“I’m going to retire from all cricket from now. It’s an emotional day for me, it’s a hard decision but it’s the right decision for me,” he said.

“I’m 40 now, I’m not getting any younger and it’s hard work, but I’ve had a great career,” Cork told Sky Sports News.

Cork admitted his decision was partly motivated by his desire to spend more time with his family, particularly following the recent death of his father.

“There were offers out there, I considered them long and hard and looked at where I wanted to be in my life,” he continued.

“Losing my father a month ago, who was one of my biggest inspirations, makes you think about your life and take stock.

“I want to get back to family life – cricket can make you a selfish person, and it’s time to give it back to people.”

Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport1/hi/cricket/15026031.stm