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Title: Sidebottom Retires from Int. Cricket
Post by: johnnyw on September 20, 2010, 12:00:43 PM

http://www.cricinfo.com/england/content/story/477923.html

Title: Re: Sidebottom Retires from Int. Cricket
Post by: mattw on September 20, 2010, 12:07:34 PM

I'm quite surprised that he's retired from all international cricket, I would've thought he would of carried on with one day cricket as he's still a first teamer in the t20 format...

Title: Re: Sidebottom Retires from Int. Cricket
Post by: eaowbear on September 20, 2010, 12:11:12 PM

I suppose as he is looking for a 3 year contract he is a much more valuable asset to a county if he is available in all formats

Title: Re: Sidebottom Retires from Int. Cricket
Post by: iand123 on September 20, 2010, 12:15:10 PM

Whilst he has announced he is leaving Notss, i wonder whether this will make them change their mind and up their offer from 2 years to 3

Title: Re: Sidebottom Retires from Int. Cricket
Post by: mattw on September 20, 2010, 12:19:50 PM

Well whoever he signs for, he'll be a great asset.

Title: Re: Sidebottom Retires from Int. Cricket
Post by: iand123 on September 20, 2010, 12:21:40 PM

Agreed, whilst i always doubted him as an international player (especially at test level) he is very effective in English conditions

Title: Re: Sidebottom Retires from Int. Cricket
Post by: Richard on September 20, 2010, 12:28:52 PM

100% agree, very good county level bowler in our conditions. Test level...i was never convinced.

Title: Re: Sidebottom Retires from Int. Cricket
Post by: SeanTuohey on September 20, 2010, 06:27:12 PM

Quote from: Richard on September 20, 2010, 12:28:52 PM

100% agree, very good county level bowler in our conditions. Test level...i was never convinced.

i agree mate, i always thought he wasn't good enough a test level...so predictable most of the time :)

Title: Re: Sidebottom Retires from Int. Cricket
Post by: Wills on September 20, 2010, 06:34:14 PM

i think he is a one-day specialist be that county or country.

Possibly not test match material, shame to see him go.

Title: Re: Sidebottom Retires from Int. Cricket
Post by: kenbriooo on September 20, 2010, 06:34:35 PM

I think he is definitely looking long term with a view to a nice county contract. Hope it turns out to be for his best.

Title: Re: Sidebottom Retires from Int. Cricket
Post by: mars on September 21, 2010, 03:53:35 PM

Agree with most the posts here already. A very effective bowler in swinging conditions. Interesting to see where he goes or if he stays.

Title: Re: Sidebottom Retires from Int. Cricket
Post by: Talisman on September 21, 2010, 09:26:30 PM

Another who announces he is no longer available when in fact he is no longer wanted, players put themselves before their countries quite a bit but he will not be going on many tours so his time is up.