- Shaun Marsh has announced his retirement from professional cricket.
- His last match will be for the Renegades against the Thunder.
- He is praised for his dedication, professionalism, and skill.
The 40-year-old's Big Bash League match against the Thunder at Sydney Showground this week will be his last for the Renegades, the team announced on Sunday afternoon.
“I have loved playing for the Renegades, I’ve met some great people over the last five years and the friendships I’ve made will last a lifetime,” Marsh said in a statement.
“This playing group is special. They’ve been amazing to me, amazing teammates and even better friends.
“Our members and fans are some of the most passionate out there and I’m so thankful for their support over the journey.
“To the Renegades’ coaches and staff and everyone behind the scenes – thank you for backing me in from the start and over my final years. It’s made my job a little easier out in the middle.”
It follows World Cup champion and Renegades teammate Aaron Finch, who also hung up his boots, having played his last professional cricket match on Saturday night at Marvel Stadium.
Early in 2001, Marsh made his Western Australian debut in the Sheffield Shield. On Saturday night at Marvel Stadium, he defeated the Melbourne Stars with an undefeated half-century.
With 2810 runs at 40.72, including 27 fifty-score innings, the left-hander, who announced his retirement from domestic cricket last summer, is presently the sixth-highest run scorer in BBL history. Following his debut on the international scene in 2008, he went on to represent Australia in 38 Tests, 73 ODIs, and 15 T20Is.
“SOS is one of those blokes who is universally liked and admired by anyone who ever played with or against him, domestically and internationally,” Renegades coach David Saker said in a statement.
“If I could have any batter in Australia to help plot and chase down a total, it’d be SOS. He has raw power and he has the experience to wait for the right shot at the right time which is critical in T20 cricket.
“To be putting in man of the match performances at the age of 40 is testament to Shaun’s preparation and commitment to this club.”
After being eliminated from the competition already, the Renegades will take on the Thunder at Sydney Showground on Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. AEDT.
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