Smits retires from international cricket by CricketArchive Staff Reporter

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Player:

J Smits

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DateLine: 28th October 2009

 

The 37 year old Netherlands' skipper Jeroen Smits has announced his retirement from international cricket.

 

"Of course it's tempting to stay on a little longer," he said, but admitted that with 18 months before the next World Cup, he wanted to give his replacement a chance to find his feet. "It's better that I make room for a new captain and a new keeper, and that the team gets a chance to adjust as it prepares for that challenge."