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In a significant announcement that has reverberated throughout the cricketing world, David Willey \u2013 a star player from the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)<\/strong> franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL)<\/a> \u2013 has officially announced retirement from all forms of international cricket. The announcement, made via a heartfelt statement shared by Willey on his official social media accounts, marked the end of an illustrious career that has left an indelible mark on the sport.<\/p>\n Willey\u2019s decision to retire comes a week after England unveiled their new central contracts with the left-arm pacer one of the key members of the ODI World Cup 2023<\/a> squad not given a deal.<\/p>\n In the ongoing ICC tournament, Willey has played three matches for England, taking five wickets and scoring 32 runs.<\/p>\n \u201cI never wanted this day to come. From a young boy I\u2019ve only dreamed of playing for England,\u201d<\/em> Willey said in his official statement.<\/p>\n \u201cSo, with careful thought and consideration, it is with great regret that I feel the time has come for me to retire from all forms of international cricket at the end of the World Cup.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n The 33-year-old has so far represented his national team in 70 ODIs and 43 T20Is since his debut against Ireland in 2015.<\/p>\n \u201cI have worn the shirt with immense pride and given my absolute everything to the badge on my chest,\u201d<\/em> Willey added.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve been very lucky to be a part of such an incredible white-ball team with some of the best players in the world.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve made some special memories and great friends along the way and been through some very difficult times.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cTo my wife, two children, mum and dad, I wouldn\u2019t have been able to follow my dreams without your sacrifice and unwavering support throughout. Thank you for sharing the special memories and picking up the pieces when I\u2019ve fallen apart \u2013 I\u2019m eternally grateful.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n However, the Northampton-born cricketer will continue to play short-form cricket at home and around the world.<\/p>\n \u201cI feel I still have a lot more to give on and off the field while I am still playing my best cricket, and my decision has nothing to do with our performance during the World Cup,\u201d<\/em> he added further.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m sure everybody who knows me does not doubt that, whatever my involvement in the remainder of this campaign, I will give my everything and more. That\u2019s the only way I know.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nDavid Willey set to retire after the ICC Men\u2019s ODI World Cup 2023<\/h2>\n
Willey will continue to play franchise cricket<\/h2>\n
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