McKay retires from first-class cricket

SYDNEY: Clint McKay has announced his retirement from Australian first-class and international cricket. The 33-year old fast bowler will continue to play for Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League and Leicestershire in the county championship.

McKay ended an 11-year relationship with Victoria, for whom he had debuted in November 2006 and last played in February 2016. He was selected in the squad for the Sheffield Shield final two weeks ago, but was not picked in the XI.

“It’s been a pleasure to be involved with @bushrangers for the past 11 years. All great things come to an end. What an amazing time I had,” McKay had said on Twitter on March 30, when his team was crowned first-class champions.

McKay did not have outright pace, which seemed to limit his prospects. He played only one Test and six T20Is but his resume was stronger in One-day Internationals (ODIs) — 59 matches, 97 wickets at an average of 24.37 and economy rate of 4.78.