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England - Graeme Swann Retires

England offspinner Graeme Swann has announced his retirement from all-form of cricket with immediate effect during the Ashes tour.


The 34-year-old has been popular figure in England cricket, he is the sixth-leading wicket taker of all time in Tests for England. He made his Test debut in 2008, since then he took 255 wickets in 60 Tests. During the current Ashes tour in Australia, Swann claims seven wickets in the three Tests. He said in a statement:

"After a great deal of consideration I have decided to call it a day on my international and first-class career."

 "This decision has been very difficult seeing as the England team has been my family for seven years now, but I feel that now is the right time to step down."

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