England bowler Katherine Brunt announces her retirement from Test cricket after 18-year long career

Katherine Brunt, a legendary England pacer, has decided to retire from the game’s longest format. Here in this article, we talk about Katherine Brunt retirement from Test cricket.

The 36-year-old seamer will continue to compete in the game’s shorter formats. Brunt is England’s third-highest wicket-taker in Women’s Tests, with 51 wickets at an average of 21.52 and a strike rate of 51.1 in 14 matches. She’s racked up three five-wicket hauls. Brunt last played a Test match against Australia in the Women’s Ashes in January of this year.

Brunt, who made her Test debut in 2004, said retiring from the game was a “wise” move since it let her focus on her white-ball career. “I feel that as an athlete, there is never an apparent moment to step away from doing what you love,” she said in a statement.

“However, during the past two years, ideas of retiring have been increasingly prevalent, so I’ve chosen to make a rational rather than an emotional decision.” Test cricket is my ultimate love, and retiring from the format was a difficult decision, but it allows me to focus on white-ball cricket.”

Brunt was an integral part of England’s 50-over World Cup triumphs in 2009 and 2017. She has the 10th-longest Test career in the history of the women’s game. When England defeated New Zealand by six wickets in the 2009 World T20 final at Lord’s, she was awarded player of the match.

“Katherine’s enthusiasm and devotion were never more clear than when she played Test cricket,” said Jonathan Finch, director of England Women’s cricket. We totally back her choice to focus on white-ball cricket on the international scene after she has given everything for England.

Last month, Brunt married Nat Sciver, her long-time lover, and England teammate. Brunt’s decision to retire from international cricket comes just a few months after fellow spinner Anya Shrubsole announced her retirement from the game.