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Kane Richardson Retires From Professional Cricket After 17-Year Career

His Instagram post confirms the fast bowler’s exit as one of the Big Bash League’s top wicket-takers.

Overview

  • The 34-year-old revealed the decision in an Instagram post on Monday.
  • He finishes with 142 BBL wickets across 15 seasons, ranking fifth on the league’s all-time list.
  • With 104 wickets in 80 games, he is the Melbourne Renegades’ leading men’s wicket-taker and a BBL|08 champion.
  • He earned 25 ODI and 36 T20I caps for Australia and was part of the 2021 T20 World Cup-winning squad.
  • Injuries curtailed his later years, culminating in two appearances for the Sydney Sixers in BBL|15, as tributes including Adam Zampa’s message followed his announcement.