All-rounder Darren Stevens has referred to as time on his profession on the age of 46.
Stevens, who joined Kent from Leicestershire in 2005, has introduced that his 17-year stint with the county will finish on the conclusion of this season.
During his prolonged Kent profession Stevens amassed greater than 22,000 runs and 43 centuries, in addition to profitable the participant of the yr award quite a few occasions throughout his 630 video games.
Leicester-born Stevens gained the T20 Blast with Leicestershire in 2004 and repeated the feat with Kent in 2007 and 2021. He was additionally named Wisden Cricketer of the Year for his exploits with the county final yr.
Stevens lately sustained a calf harm whereas batting throughout the Royal London Cup match in opposition to Glamorgan and is unlikely to characteristic once more this season, having performed simply 5 LV= Insurance County Championship matches in 2022.
“It’s bittersweet that my time at Kent has finally come to an end after such a long run and where I am so proud to have lived out my boyhood dream with such a phenomenal club. The memories will stay with me forever,” Stevens stated.
“I have been fortunate to have played with some of the greats of the game and created lifelong friendships. I am so grateful for being able to do what I love for so long and during that time achieve so many success stories for both myself and the club.
“There are so many people to thank that contributed to my time here, David Fulton and Simon Willis for giving me the opportunity to represent the club back in 2005. Keysie (Rob Key) for giving me the new ball and beginning my bowling career. All my team-mates over the years, and the Kent employees that have helped me in all different ways.
“I’m looking forward to the next chapter but looking back I am very proud of the one I’ve just completed.”
Kent director of cricket Paul Downton stated: “Over the last 25 years Darren Stevens has been an inspirational cricketer.
“His ability to time a cricket stroke and his subtle skill with the ball have made him a crowd favourite wherever he has played.
“His numbers are remarkable in the modern era, which, along with his ability to influence and win matches, make him a true Kent legend.
“It is unthinkable that a player of his talent was never selected to play international cricket.”
Source: www.impartial.co.uk