Trott calls time on int’l career
London, May 5: England batsman Jonathan Trott has announced his retirement from international cricket.
Trott struggled on his return to the Test arena during England’s 1- 1 drawn series with the West Indies in the Caribbean concluded on Sunday, managing just 72 runs in six innings including three ducks. “This was a tough decision to make but I don’t feel my game is at the level you need to be at to play for England,” said Trott in an England and Wales Cricket Board statement. “I was honoured to be given the opportunity to come back and play international cricket again and I’m disappointed it didn’t work out.
“I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has helped me and given me the chance to represent England and to thank supporters for all their backing over the years. I also want to wish the lads all the very best for what will be an incredibly exciting summer.”
Trott, who intends to continue his county career with Warwickshire, added: “I’ve had incredible highs and some real lows in an England shirt but wouldn’t change a thing. “I look forward to continuing my career at Warwickshire and hopefully helping us win more silverware.”
The West Indies series saw Trott recalled by England for the first time since his premature exit from the 2013/ 14 Ashes series in Australia following the first Test in Brisbane with what team officials later said was “situational anxiety”.