Graeme Swann

[social]

Guy has always been an individual and has had a top shelf career so kudos to Swann

Having said that, if this is not injury related then can only assume that atmosphere in English camp is completely toxic as he is still a relatively young man for a spinner

 

[hendrix]

I think it's poor. You don't retire mid series.

 

[Spikey]

There is no such thing as dead rubbers in Ashes cricket.

well they are


"Every retirement is selfish" an opinion that resembles an opinion PEWS has

 

[Pothas]

Don't really judge him for leaving now but it is a sad way to end. Is is also seriously bad news, his career has coincided with the best era England have had for an long time and he has played such an important role in that.

 

[steds]

Young? He's nearly 35!

 

[jan]

Now it has to be 5-0, doesnt it?
Wel Played GS .)

 

[grecian]

What an absolute wanker. You don't retire mid series. What an asshole.

Well it's nice to get some reasoned talk in here, FMD.

 

[MW1304]

I'm shocked by this. Although I really don't understand such harsh criticism. It's pretty clear he's retiring at this stage for unselfish reasons, and I'm almost certain the injuries have a lot to do with it.

 

[Spikey]

CA Digital Media ‏@CricketAus 1m
Swann says his body doesn't cope with the long form of the game anymore. He wants to be a guy who wins matches and can't do it anymore.


gee what a tosser

 

[Cabinet96]

Hey Riggins, Hendrix has a problem with your boi Marto.

 

[the big bambino]

Just the sort of guy who'd retire with an average of 29.96

 

[Nate]

Charming Nath

Meh, never much liked him, happy to see him go, find it humorous (maybe also a bit soft) that he'd do it mid-series.

 

[Adders]

Meh, never much liked him

Really??? And he speaks so highly of you..........

 

[HeathDavisSpeed]

Has Aaron Heal officially retired yet?

 

[Nate]

Really??? And he speaks so highly of you..........

wat

 

[Viscount Tom]

Right so now who do we play on Boxing Day?

 

[Nate]

Has Aaron Heal officially retired yet?

Will finish with a Test average of 29.95.

 

[grecian]

I'm being negged by the Twitter account "football Agenda, because I stood up for Swanneh, please help me, I'm going to cry otherwise.

 

[Hooksey]

What an absolute wanker. You don't retire mid series. What an asshole.

If it was done in consultation with Flower and the selectors I would be more supportive of his decision to bail out mid tour.

Not sure if that's the case or not yet?

They'll probably need 2 spinners in Sydney. Pisser Panasar and who?

 

[Spikey]

They'll probably need 2 spinners in Sydney.

no