Ex- England all-rounder Tim Bresnan has announced his immediate retirement from cricket after 20 years in the professional game.
Bresnan finishes a successful career at Warwickshire, after helping guide the Bears to the County Championship title in 2021.
The 36-year-old made the move to Warwickshire in 2020 after 18 years at boyhood club Yorkshire, where he won another two County Championship titles in 2014 and 2015.
As well as success at County level, the Yorkshireman also excelled on the international stage, winning two Ashes series and a T20 World Cup with England.
Throughout his impressive first-class career, Bresnan amassed 7128 runs at an average of 28.62, as well as picking up 575 runs at an average of 30.99.
The 36-year-old also ran up seven career centuries with the bat, and nine five-wicket hauls with the ball.
Bresnan released a statement after bringing his time as a player to an end via Warwickshire’s official website .
The two-time Ashes winner said: “This has been an incredibly tough decision, but after returning to winter training I feel that this is the right time.
“I have continued to work hard throughout the off-season to prepare for my 21st professional year, but deep down I feel I can't reach the high standards that I set myself and my teammates.
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“The hunger and enthusiasm that I have for the game I love will never leave me, but whilst my head is willing to tackle the 2022 season, my body is not.”
The all-rounder went on to describe playing for Warwickshire, his home county Yorkshire and his country as an ‘absolute honour’.
He continued: “I will always look back at my career with immense pride and it's been an absolute honour to represent Warwickshire, my home county and country.
“Growing up I never would have believed how lucky I was to play with and against some of the finest cricketers to grace the game.”
Despite his international career coming to an end six years ago, Bresnan outlined representing England as a key highlight, adding that he was ‘immensely proud’ to pull on the national shirt.
“I've been incredibly fortunate to represent England and Yorkshire and those memories will never leave me,” Bresnan continued.
“The opportunity to wear the Three Lions is something that should never be taken for granted and I'm proud to have played a very small part in our country's storied history.”
