Nantwich Cricket Club legend Jimmy Warrington has announced his retirement from the game after an amazing 18 seasons with the club.
Warrington, now aged 42, said his body “isn’t what it used to be” and confirmed he’ll be hanging up his cricket whites for good.
Since joining Nantwich CC in 2007, latest stats show the pace bowler has taken 946 wickets in 1st team league games, bowling 4,826 overs which included more than 1,000 maidens.
His best return was 8/46 and he achieved 44 five-wicket hauls in league games.
And he even took a wicket with the last ball of his last game for Nantwich in their victory over Chester Boughton Hall on Saturday (September 13).
Now Jimmy is taking a rest – but has vowed to come out of retirement to play alongside his 13-year-old twins if they progress to senior cricket!
The club made a special presentation to him at the last game of the season on Saturday.
Warrington told Nantwich News: “The time feels right to retire, the body isn’t what it used to be and taking a lot longer to recover from injuries.
“I’ve only played half a season this year due to injury and feel that I can’t commit to a full season, which in the premier league you need to be committed for 22 weeks.
“Yes, I’m hanging my boots up. I’ll only play again if/when either of my twins play senior cricket, as it would be amazing to play along side them.”
Warrington achieved an incredible six Cheshire County Cricket Premier League titles with Nantwich and also played at Lord’s twice in the national club championship final.
“My fondest memories are definitely the two Lord’s trips, such a special place to play cricket,” he said.
“Also winning six Premier League titles with an amazing bunch of lads. It’s such a great club to be apart of.
“But I feel the time is right, I’m happy with my decision. I got a wicket with my last ball which is special.
“The club did an amazing presentation for me after the game, so I feel very proud to achieved what I have for such a great club.”
(Pics courtesy of Graham Pearson)
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