Kane Richardson calls time on his professional cricket career after having ‘squeezed’ every drop from himself.
Kane Richardson, a former speed bowler for Australia, has declared his retirement from professional cricket.
Richardson, 34, only made two games with the Sydney Sixers despite having signed a one-year contract. He was a member of the original BBL cast, having played for both the Adelaide Strikers and the Melbourne Renegades for extended periods of time. The latter team won the competition in 2018–19.
With 142 at 23.21 and an economy rate of 7.87, Richardson ends as the fifth-highest wicket-taker in the BBL. He first announced his retirement on Instagram before releasing a statement via the Australian Cricketers’ Association.
“I would like to announce my retirement from professional cricket at the conclusion of this BBL,” he said. “From making my debut back in 2009 until now, I feel like I have squeezed every drop out of myself and it is the right time to finish such an enjoyable part of my life.
“I would like to thank all the coaches, administrators, and fellow players who have shaped my career, particularly those from my early days in South Australia and the Northern Territory.
“I’ve been fortunate enough to represent my country, along with many franchise teams around the world, and in Australia. I have never taken the opportunity lightly and I hope the people watching knew that I had dreamt about being a cricketer since I was a kid in Darwin.”
Richardson represented Australia in 36 T20Is and 25 ODIs. He played in the 2019 ODI World Cup and was a member of the team that won the 2021 T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates. He also participated in the next edition, which was hosted by Australia.
Richardson participated in T20 leagues all over the world, including the IPL for four seasons and the T20 Blast, Hundred, and ILT20.