Ex-England bowler Finn retires after injury battle

LONDON, Aug 14 (AFP): Former England fast bowler Steven Finn retired on Monday after the three-time Ashes winner accepted "defeat" in his battle against a host of injury problems.

Finn took 125 wickets in 36 Test appearances for England at an average of 30.4 between 2010 and 2016.

The 34-year-old also played in 69 one-day internationals and 21 Twenty20 internationals for England.

Hampered by various injuries, Finn slipped out of the England squad and has not played red-ball cricket since July 2022.

"I have been fighting a battle with my body for the last 12 months and have admitted defeat to it," Finn said.