Lehmann retires from Yorkshire

[RustyCage]

Lehmann finishes with Yorkshire

Cricinfo staff

August 17, 2006


Darren Lehmann has confirmed that this will be his last year of county cricket, after first playing for Yorkshire in 1997 and having six seasons at Headingley.

Lehmann's 172 in the current Championship match against Kent was his 25th hundred for Yorkshire and his fifth century of the season. Earlier this year, Lehmann was named in the Greatest Ever Yorkshire XI by The Yorkshire Post in a readers' competition.

Talking of his announcement, Lehmann said: "I have had some great times playing for Yorkshire over the years and I have been honoured to wear the White Rose of this famous county. I will certainly miss the players, staff and supporters who have been fantastic to me over the years."

Stewart Regan, the Yorkshire chief executive, said: "Darren is not only a fantastic cricketer but is also a genuinely nice bloke who is adored by our fans. His contribution to this club has been immense and he will be sorely missed.

"However, he has made it known for a number of weeks that his body was struggling to cope with the demands of a rigorous first-class cricket schedule and this season was likely to be his last for Yorkshire. Having made up his mind, we fully respect his decision and thank him whole-heartedly for a magnificent Yorkshire career".

© Cricinfo

[heater31]

i wonder if Craig White will follow suit and retire from yorkshire as well?

[RustyCage]

Not sure, but Lehmann saying his body isn't holding up is bad news for the Redbacks. Could be the last year we get to see his name grace the majestic scoreboard. Will be a sad day when he retires.

[ORDoubleBlues]

I hear what you're saying pafc1870 but maybe part of the reason he's doing this is to try and squeeze out another 2 or 3 seasons for the Redbacks.

[RustyCage]

I hear what you're saying pafc1870 but maybe part of the reason he's doing this is to try and squeeze out another 2 or 3 seasons for the Redbacks.

Hope so

[Maddogmike]

Craig White will be living in Australia in the next 1-2 yrs. Hopefully he comes back to play with the Buffalos

[MagicKiwi]

They are fine accolades.

[RoosterMarty]

Boof still has a few years left in him, its good for us that hes retiring from County cricket as he wont be playing all year round now, he can focus on winning some silverware with the Redbacks!