Hampshire and England bowler Turner retires aged 25
Summary
John Turner, a 25-year-old fast bowler for Hampshire and England, has retired from cricket due to ongoing injuries, including a stress fracture in his back. He played four matches for England in 2024 and appeared in 51 games for Hampshire before deciding to end his professional career.Key Facts
- John Turner is 25 years old and played as a fast bowler.
- He retired because of a persistent back injury, specifically a stress fracture.
- Turner played for England in two one-day international matches and two T20 games during their 2024 tour of the West Indies.
- He has not played for Hampshire since summer 2023 due to injury.
- Turner made his Hampshire debut in 2021 and took 97 wickets in 51 matches for the club.
- His strong performance in the 2023 T20 Blast earned him his first England call-up.
- He also played for Trent Rockets in The Hundred competition.
- Turner completed a degree in economics while playing cricket.
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