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19-Aug-2013 05:18:00 GMT
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Kyle Jarvis Quits International Cricket

Harare: In the latest fallout from the financial crisis which has engulfed Zimbabwe cricket, fast bowler Kyle Jarvis has announced he will retire from international cricket to pursue a career in English county cricket and T20 leagues.

Citing "job security" as his major concern, Jarvis, only 24, issued a statement announcing his decision to pull out of the upcoming series against Pakistan and stating that he would not return to play cricket for Zimbabwe.

"I have held off a few opportunities over the last few months but my decision was made about a week ago when the pay disputes arose and I felt my time to leave had come. I have retired from international cricket to pursue a county and global T20 career. We have had a few teams interested but me and my agents have agreed on a three-year deal at a top English county," Jarvis was quoted by a website as saying.

"I really hope the fans and public can understand my reasons for leaving, as job security is the main factor," he added.

Jarvis has 30 wickets from eight Tests at an average of 31.73 and 27 wickets in 24 ODIs. He also played nine T20Is, bagging 10 wickets.


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