Jarvis retires from international cricket

[Bleed-Blue]

Kyle Jarvis, the Zimbabwe fast bowler, confirmed to ESPNcricinfo that he has retired from international cricket. Jarvis opted out of the upcoming series against Pakistan to take up a county offer and stated he will not return to play cricket in Zimbabwe. Jarvis issued a statement which said: "I have held off a few opportunities over the last few months but my decision was made about a week ago when the pay disputes arose and I felt my time to leave had come. "I have retired from international cricket to pursue a county and global T20 career. We have had a few teams interested but me and my agents have agreed on a three-year deal at a top English county. "I really hope the fans and public can understand my reasons for leaving, as job security is the main factor. I informed my team-mates yesterday that I would be leaving and they were supportive and fully understood why I was doing this. I then sat with the managing director and explained my position and we both left on good terms. "Zimbabwe will always be my home, and I would just like to thank everyone for their continued support over the past few years. I wish my team-mates and coaching staff the best of luck for the forthcoming Pakistan series." Jarvis, 24, took 30 wickets in eight Tests at an average of 31.73 and 27 wickets in 24 ODIs. He also played nine T20Is in which he picked up 10 wickets. After Zimbabwe's tour to New Zealand in early 2012, Jarvis so impressed the Central Districts management, he was contracted to them for the remainder of the season. He took seven wickets in two Plunket Shield matches and five wickets in eight HRV Cup matches. At the time, there was talk Jarvis was considering staying in New Zealand in order to qualify to play for them, but he returned to Zimbabwe. Jarvis is not the only player to turn his back on Zimbabwe in recent times. Craig Ervine rejected a winter contract to take up a club cricket deal in the UK while it is understood that Charles Coventry, who has not been contracted to Zimbabwe Cricket, is also considering a career elsewhere. Jarvis' retirement will further dent Zimbabwe's preparations for the series against Pakisan, which has already been marred by a pay dispute. With senior seamer Chris Mpofu still unfit, the bowling responsibility will lie with Brian Vitori, who has struggled for form recently, Tendai Chatara, who impressed in West Indies but is still inexperienced and Michael Chinouya, who may be handed a debut.

[SLICKR392]

:WTF: Payment issues?

[Lord]

sad he is a good bowler

[adi B]

the issue will be resolved or at least a negotiation will be struck.he`ll be back

[G_B_]

sad there must be 10-15 Zimbabwe players at various english counties....... Zimbabwe can easily field a good team (better than BD) only the other day Sean Ervine played for Hampshire...

[kubrickian]

Why arent everyone blaming county cricket now for Jarvis leaving Zim team like everyone blames IPL for cricketers choosing to play in the league ? :hmmm:

[Holysmoke]

Am I the only one who thought of Tony Stark's computer?

[BeautifulGame]

Why arent everyone blaming county cricket now for Jarvis leaving Zim team like everyone blames IPL for cricketers choosing to play in the league ? :hmmm:

+1 exactly.And they have been doing this for years

[Soorma_Bhopali]

+1 exactly.And they have been doing this for years

+2 They should have a NOC clause just like IPL . Zimbabwe cricket , which looked to be competitve between 1999-2003 , has totally gone astray becasue of this County vs. Country issue and ICC has not taken any action to rectify the same. ICC should be concerned to expand the base , countries who play cricket on a competitve level internationally , and under ICC 's charge ; Fledgling cricket nations like Zimbabwe and Kenya have gone totally astray.:omg:

[SLICKR392]

Jarvis, 24, made his international debut in 2009 and went on to play 24 ODIs, taking 27 wickets at an average of 45.22. He also played in eight Tests since his debut against Bangladesh in 2011, with 30 wickets at 31.73, but has said he now hopes to qualify to play for England. "I have loved my time playing for Zimbabwe, and I am extremely grateful for the part they have played in my development, but I feel the time is right to take on a new challenge and a new career," he said. "Reaching this decision has been an incredibly difficult process but I intend to make a home for myself in Manchester and hope my stay at Lancashire far outlasts this initial contract. My future is with Lancashire and in the county game with an end goal of potentially becoming English qualified in the future. "This club is one with great heritage and history and I hope to be able to contribute significantly to its future with the ball in hand and I am excited about helping the club's quest for silverware in coming seasons." Jarvis, whose first-class bowling average is 23.58, has also notched 30 wickets in 34 Twenty20 matches and Mike Watkinson, Lancashire's director of cricket, said that the addition would bolster the team's bowling. Lancahisre said Jarvis is due to join up with his new county "in the near future". "The opportunity to sign someone of Kyle's age and potential does not arise very often," Watkinson said. "We feel he will be a great addition to our bowling attack for many years to come"

http://www.espncricinfo.com/lancashire/content/current/story/664017.html

[BeautifulGame]

Cricket should have rules like football.Once u appeared in International cricket for one country u shouldnt be allowed to play for another country.This is becoming a ****ing joke treating national team as if they are franchises .Pathetic

[Lord]

Cricket should have rules like football.Once u appeared in International cricket for one country u shouldnt be allowed to play for another country.This is becoming a ****ing joke treating national team as if they are franchises .Pathetic

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[G_B_]

its going to take him 5 years to qualify for England. I doubt he will get into the side

[BeautifulGame]

its going to take him 5 years to qualify for England. I doubt he will get into the side

And that exact rule is a joke.Whether he can get into the side or not is a moot point the fact he can qualify is in itself is ridiculous, Luke Ronchi is the perfect example.

[Sajid_Rana]

Cricket should have rules like football.Once u appeared in International cricket for one country u shouldnt be allowed to play for another country.This is becoming a ****ing joke treating national team as if they are franchises .Pathetic

It is ok for young Indian professionals to emigrate to developed countries for their own greed and better opportunities but when a cricketer from another third world country does the same you cry foul. What hypocrisy

[BeautifulGame]

It is ok for young Indian professionals to emigrate to developed countries for their own greed and better opportunities but when a cricketer from another third world country does the same you cry foul. What hypocrisy

:hysterical: Typical Lahori logic

[Haarkarjeetgaye]

As I said earlier. Zimbabwe players need to be given special slots in IPL and the board should get some chunk of the money. IPL can do this for Zimbabwe

[Haarkarjeetgaye]

It is ok for young Indian professionals to emigrate to developed countries for their own greed and better opportunities but when a cricketer from another third world country does the same you cry foul. What hypocrisy

you surely are talking like a Pak i:hysterical:

[Old guy]

It is ok for young Indian professionals to emigrate to developed countries for their own greed and better opportunities but when a cricketer from another third world country does the same you cry foul. What hypocrisy

:hysterical:

[Sidhoni]

It is ok for young Indian professionals to emigrate to developed countries for their own greed and better opportunities but when a cricketer from another third world country does the same you cry foul. What hypocrisy

:WTF: