Matthew Phelps retires.

[Gilchrist]

From Cricket Australia:
NSW batsman Matthew Phelps has retired from playing but will stay active in the game from his new posting as Country Cricket Coordinator with Cricket NSW.

Phelps, who was named the Blues' Pura Cup player of the year, racked up three centuries in scoring 635 runs at 45.35 in the longer version of the game.

The 33-year-old believes that by leaving the game now, he can go out on a high, having tasted team success in both forms of the game at domestic level.

"I've made the decision knowing I would have been offered a contract for 2006-07, but the opportunity to go out on my terms played heavily on my mind. I did not want to be one of those players who plays one season too many," he said.

"I'm proud of what I've achieved. In the last two seasons I've played a full season for the team and been part of our title wins in the Pura and ING Cup.

Full Article here.

 

[ronny_kingsley]

Hardly makes a difference to anybody mate.

 

[Gilchrist]

That isn't called for. There might be a few who are intrested, like me, so please shut up.

 

[genghis_khan]

Hardly makes a difference to anybody mate.

what a dumb thing to say man.

speak for your self, Phelps has been a great servent for the domestic game here for a long time and as Gilchrist said...some people are interested. So keep your opinions to your self.

 

[ronny_kingsley]

Sorry mate if I was rude.

Even I would like to share a news.

Yesterday Manhor Gupta fell while playing cricket.

He got a few bruises.

He is the 13 th man in my housing complex team.

He is a good player and he sponsors our teams bat.

 

[aussie1st]

Moving back on topic.

Phelps has been a good servant for NSW. Sad to see him go but it's time for a new Aussie batsmen to step up

 

[sid_19840]

I think its a pretty wise decision.He obviously felt it best to retire when he was at his peak rather than playing a couple more seasons just for the sake of it.Im sure his domestic performances and contributions will be ackowledged.

 

[genghis_khan]

Moving back on topic.

Phelps has been a good servant for NSW. Sad to see him go but it's time for a new Aussie batsmen to step up

we all know who that is!!

Big Bad Bustling Moises Henriques...time to shine young fella!!

 

[James219]

Yeah, sad to see him go, but as mentioned, it was probably a wise decision to call the quits when he's at the peak of his powers, yet still approaching the inevitable period of stagnation that every sportsman experiences. He's been a great servant of NSW cricket for a decent period of time, and his dedication to stay in the side has been a feature of his character. Good luck to him for the future, and hopefully his retirement will allow an emerging player to shine. Yes Genghis, it could well be Henriques!