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Shaun Marsh declared he was quitting professional
cricket, saying that his final match of the BBL season against Sydney Thunder
would be his last.
Marsh, forty, ends his playing career in the same
manner as teammate Aaron Finch of the Renegades. At the end of the previous
season, he concluded his career in Western Australia’s first-class cricket.
Marsh’s form has been remarkable with 181 runs at
45.25 and a strike-rate of 138.16 after a delayed start to this BBL due to
injury. Even though he has only played five games thus far, he has made three
of the six half-centuries for the Renegades, including an undefeated 64 off 49
that helped them win on Saturday night in Finch’s final game.
“I have loved playing for the Renegades, I’ve met
some great people over the last five years and the friendships I’ve made will
last a lifetime,” Marsh said. “This playing group is special. They’ve
been amazing to me, amazing team-mates and even better friends.
“Our members and fans are some of the most
passionate out there and I’m so thankful for their support over the journey.
Stick with us, there’s a huge amount of talent in this group and I have no
doubt they’ll lead this group back to the top.
“To the Renegades’ coaches and staff and everyone
behind the scenes – thank you for backing me in from the start and over my
final years. It’s made my job a little easier out in the middle.”
Marsh moved to Renegades for the 2019-2020 season
after a prolific spell with Perth Scorchers where he was a key part of their
success, averaging 47.46 in 40 games for them.
“I owe a lot to the Scorchers, I’ve got some fond
memories of playing in Perth and really enjoyed my time there,” he said.
“The back-to-back titles are up there for me as the most enjoyable moments
I’ve experienced on a cricket field.”