Trott retires from international cricket

[Spark]

Jonathan Agnew @Aggerscricket
Jonathan Trott announces his retirement from international cricket.

Not a massive shock, but somewhat sad nonetheless. At his best, a very good bat integral to the success of a very good team.

 

[Furball]

Pretty pissed off at how he's been handled.

And if he'd decided in Grenada that he'd retire, then he should have said then and allowed Lyth a chance in Barbados IMO.

 

[mightymariner]

I mean it's not making any difference to anyone and I don't get why people do this but ok

 

[Cabinet96]

He was the best batsman in the world for a period of 12/15 months. Hope people remember that player and not Ashes 2013 and onwards version.

 

[Furball]

Had no idea how drastically his Test average had dropped off.

 

[Lillian Thomson]

Pretty pissed off at how he's been handled.

And if he'd decided in Grenada that he'd retire, then he should have said then and allowed Lyth a chance in Barbados IMO.

It's possible he didn't intend to but was dropped a hint or two by the selectors.

 

[Cabinet96]

I mean it's not making any difference to anyone and I don't get why people do this but ok

Gives him his moment I guess.

Had no idea how drastically his Test average had dropped off.

Yeah his slump began in 2012. Still had the odd good innings and was gun in ODI cricket until the 2013 Ashes home Ashes though.

 

[Pothas]

Yeah played a huge part when England were good.

I think it was worth taking the chance bringing him back for this series, just a shame it did not work out.

 

[BoyBrumby]

Good chap. Fine batsman.

For his first 40-odd tests he was probably the most reliable #3 England has had for a good couple of decades. He did what he did. Scratched out his mark and made runs.

It's sad it ended like this, but I think the comeback was worth a go. We now know the second act was just a cameo.

 

[Pratters]

Yeah, amazing batsman for a period. So impressive.

 

[harsh.ag]

Have a very high regard for Jonathan Trott. The kind of guy who gave you his all. Will always remember his best. He can be, and hope is, proud.

 

[GIMH]

Sad, but agree with Brumby - was always worth seeing if he could work his way back.

 

[sledger]

Yes, same here. A great shame really.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Shame how it ended, more good times than bad in my mind though and boy were the good times good.

 

[Furball]

Gives him his moment I guess.



Yeah his slump began in 2012. Still had the odd good innings and was gun in ODI cricket until the 2013 Ashes home Ashes though.

Pretty sure Trott went into the 2013 Ashes still averaging 50. To finish your career 9 Tests later averaging 44 is quite the slide.

 

[Cabinet96]

You're right he got it back up against NZ: Batting records | Test matches | Cricinfo Statsguru | ESPN Cricinfo

 

[Fuller Pilch]

Shame - seemed like a good (albeit intense) bloke. I remember years ago when he played a season for Otago - consummate pro.

 

[Gnske]

I hope he's remembered as that guy who murdered Aus in 517/1, the best no 3 for England in years and a great servant rather than just that guy who Mitchell Johnson ended.

Deserved another go and credit for picking himself up for this opportunity, pity it didn't go better.

 

[Cabinet96]

Just saw a stat on SSN that only Hammond scored more runs at number 3 in tests for England. When you put it like that he's had a pretty awesome career.

 

[Jono]

He was a deadset gun for a period of 18-24 months. Was a big fan.