Ex-England pace bowler Steven Finn calls time on career

He ended a long association with Middlesex to sign for Sussex last summer, but a setback in his attempt to recover from a long-running knee problem has seen him bring his 18-year career to a conclusion.

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

"I retire with some amazing memories with England, Middlesex and Sussex, shared with fantastic people. Those will live with me forever.

"Cricket has given me a lot and I hope to give back to the game in some capacity in the future. 

"But, for now, I'll enjoy watching on without wondering whether my body will be able to make it through another day's cricket."