CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: England’s veteran cricketer Josh Cobb announced his retirement from professional cricket on Tuesday. He will now take on a new role as the lead coach of Warwickshire’s Boys Academy.
The 34-year-old Cobb made his debut for Leicestershire in 2007 and played 448 professional matches in his career. He also represented Northamptonshire and Worcestershire. In 2013, he became a Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) champion while playing for Dhaka Gladiators. Additionally, he captained the Welsh Fire team in The Hundred tournament.
Cobb is the only player to have won the Player of the Match award twice in the T20 Blast final. In 2011, he took an impressive 4/22 to help Leicestershire secure victory, while in 2016, he played a match-winning knock of 80 runs off 48 balls for Northamptonshire, leading them to their second title.
Following his retirement from cricket, Cobb will now focus on a coaching career. Last year, he worked as a consultant coach with Australia’s ODI team during their tour of England. His father, Russell Cobb, is also part of the coaching setup at Loughborough University, and Josh is now following in his footsteps.
Announcing his retirement, Josh Cobb said,
“Cricket has given me so much over the past 18 years. I’ve experienced many highs and lows, but it has been an incredible journey. Scoring my first century at Lord’s at 18 and winning two T20 Blast finals are some of my most cherished memories.”
Warwickshire Academy has recently produced talented players like Jacob Bethell and Dan Mousley.
Speaking about his new role, Cobb said,
“My goal is to develop homegrown players so they can represent Warwickshire and England. This is a prestigious club, and I’m excited about this new challenge.”
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