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April 1st 2008 22:00
Shane Warne relaxing in Hampshire colours
Earlier this year, it was reported that Australia's legendary leg-spinner Shane Warne was cutting back on his commitment to English county cricket side Hampshire due to his involvement with the World Series of Poker events.
Now Warnie has gone a step further by announcing his retirement from first-class cricket altogether thus ending his long association with Hampshire where he has been captain since 2004.
Warnie in full flight for Hampshire
The spin-master was due to miss the start of the county season due to commitments but has now opted out of returning altogether after committing himself to the new Indian Premier League.
The former world record holder for most test wickets said that it was not an easy decision to make (to retire from first-class cricket) but inevitable given some exciting new business opportunities that have risen.
"My eight years involved with Hampshire have been a wonderful experience, memories that will last with me forever and likewise the friendships that have been formed at the club.
"Unfortunately, I am retiring from all first-class cricket but will participate in the IPL with the Jaipur franchise as captain and coach.
"Good luck to all involved at the Rose Bowl. I wish you all the best." he said.
Warne took 276 first class wickets for Hampshire at an average of 25.59 and one of his biggest highlights came in 2006 when he claimed 7 for 99 against Middlesex at The Rose Bowl.
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