Astle announces his retirement

[shailesh]

http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/cbs/content/current/story/277665.html looks like retiring mid series is very much in fashion

[gator]

Re: Astle announces his retirement in my books, the best new zealand batter of the last 10 yrs.... but he didnt fully realise his potential....

[talksport]

Re: Astle announces his retirement Potential is a dangerous word they say.... I liked his exploits with Batting ... The fastest Double Centurian in Test Cricket. Good Luck Astle...Forced to retire becasue of poor form.

[yoda]

Re: Astle announces his retirement

Good Luck Astle...Forced to retire becasue of poor form.

Doesn't seem to bother our players though. :hmph:

[King]

Re: Astle announces his retirement

Potential is a dangerous word they say.... I liked his exploits with Batting ... The fastest Double Centurian in Test Cricket. Good Luck Astle...Forced to retire becasue of poor form.

Not forced but he quit owing to his lack of motivation at this level. He still is good enough to play at this level but good on him for not just hanging in there and calling it a day at the right time.