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Mire retires from cricket after Zimbabwe suspension

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Solomon Mire (Getty Images)
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Cape Town - Zimbabwe all-rounder Solomon Mire has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect, and more players could follow the same route.

The African team was suspended by the ICC due to government interference in their cricket board affairs and more players could follow Mire into calling it quits at the highest level.

The 29-year-old Mire played two Tests, 47 ODIs and nine T20Is for Zimbabwe and scored a century and five fifties across all three formats but has now made the decision to go in a different direction with his life.

"It is unfortunate and untimely however to leave under the current circumstances that are out of my control but i have decided to take a step in a new direction," Mire said in a statement on his Instagram account.

"Representing my country at the highest level for me has been the highest honour and service i could ever give and I have been extremely privileged to have been afforded the opportunity," Mire wrote.

"My short career has been a roller coaster of highs and lows, stops and starts, frustrations and joys but will be one I shall look upon and cherish for the once in a lifetime opportunity I was lucky enough to experience and for that I would like to express my gratitude."

His only hundred came in an ODI away to Sri Lanka when he struck 112 to help Zimbabwe to a historic series victory.

The right-handed batsman thanked each and everyone that played a role in his development as a player since he made his international debut in 2014.

"Also a special thanks to the fans. I can hardly believe that I had fans from across the world, I'm sure most were friends and to the ones I'll never meet, thank you all so much," wrote Mire.

"I can say without a doubt that sport and in particular international cricket will always be my biggest lesson in life. Ever."

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It has been a week of emotional highs and lows in sport and sadly not a good one for Zimbabwe Cricket but just wanted to officially address everyone else. I informed the players and tech staff of my decision at the end of the recent tour and wanted to formally announce my decision to retire from Zimbabwe Cricket in all formats with immediate effect. It is unfortunate and untimely however to leave under the current circumstances that are out of my control but i have decided to take a step in a new direction. Representing my country at the highest level for me has been the highest honour and service i could ever give and I have been extremely privileged to have been afforded the opportunity. My short career has been a roller coaster of highs and lows, stops and starts, frustrations and joys but will be one I shall look upon and cherish for the once in a lifetime opportunity I was lucky enough to experience and for that i would like to express my gratitude. I would like to thank my family across the world who supported me throughout the journey,my team mates, I’ll miss the trips with them, all my coaches who worked with me in one way or another, my close friends for the endless support, my mentors and roles models and anyone who pushed me and challenged me to be a better cricketer or afforded me an opportunity to train and improve . I’ll make a special mention to Midwest Rhinos, Kadoma CC,College CC, Carlton CC, Essendon CC, Tracy Village CC, Waratah CC and last but not least Northcote CC, these clubs were a big part of my journey to international cricket without forgetting the relevant parent associations. Also a big thank you to the sponsors, I couldn’t have done it without you. A special mention to Crusaders, RNS, Icon , Premgripp , Cheetah Recovery and last but not least SG . Also a special thanks to the fans. I can hardly believe that I had fans from across the world, I’m sure most were friends and to the ones I’ll never meet,thank you all so much. I am sure I have missed a few people but I’ll try my best to get in touch personally. I can say without a doubt that sport and in particular international cricket will always be my biggest lesson in life. Ever

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