The 33-year-old said he “never wanted this day to come”.
England seamer David Willey will retire from international cricket at the end of the World Cup, unhappy after missing out on a central contract.
The left-armer has held up his side of the bargain, taking five wickets in three games and delivering the best economy rate of the six fast bowlers England have used at the tournament. But, in revealing his decision with three group games still to go, starting with rivals Australia in Ahmedabad on Saturday, Willey’s timing frames his personal frustrations.
“I’ve made some special memories and great friends along the way and been through some very difficult times.” Both options are 25 and would represent an investment in the future, but England must also balance the need for an instant change in fortunes with a place at the 2025 Champions Trophy on the line.
Announcing the new batch of central contracts in Bangalore last week, Key admitted an annoyed Willey had been unlucky to miss out.
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