LONDON, Aug 14, 2023 (BSS/AFP) - Former England fast bowler Steven Finn 
retired on Monday after the three-time Ashes winner accepted "defeat" in his 
battle against a host of injury problems.

Finn took 125 wickets in 36 Test appearances for England at an average of 
30.4 between 2010 and 2016.

The 34-year-old also played in 69 one-day internationals and 21 Twenty20 
internationals for England.

Hampered by various injuries, Finn slipped out of the England squad and has 
not played red-ball cricket since July 2022.

"I have been fighting a battle with my body for the last 12 months and have 
admitted defeat to it," Finn said.

Finn made his county debut with Middlesex aged 16, emerging as a rising star 
for England following his maiden Test appearance against Bangladesh in 2010. 

But after helping England to three Ashes triumphs, Finn's injury problems 
took their toll.

He signed for Sussex last year, but a setback in his attempt to recover from 
a long-running knee problem forced him to bring the curtain down on his 18-
year career.

"I retire with some amazing memories with England, Middlesex and Sussex, 
shared with fantastic people. Those will live with me forever," he said.

"Cricket has given me a lot and I hope to give back to the game in some 
capacity in the future.

"But, for now, I'll enjoy watching on without wondering whether my body will 
be able to make it through another day's cricket."