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Tim Bresnan retires from all forms of cricket

Former England all-rounder Tim Bresnan has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Monday.

He last represented England during an ODI match against Ireland in 2015.

The 36-year-old played 142 international games for England, including 23 Tests, 85 ODIs and 34 T20Is. 

The Pontefract-born cricketer, who made his Test debut against West Indies at Lord's in 2009, has played a pivotal role in the Ashes victory in Australia in 2010-11.

During his first-class career, Bresnan has scored 7,138 runs and took 575 wickets with seven centuries and nine five-wicket hauls.

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