South Africa Allrounder Vernon Philander Announces Retirement

Seasoned South Africa pacer Vernon Philander will retire from international cricket following the upcoming Test series against England, announced Cricket South Africa on Monday. Philander was an important part of the Proteas pace troika, comprising Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel, both of whom have retired from Tests.

Philander, 34, mainly represented South Africa in the longest format and has played 60 Tests in comparison to 30 ODIs and seven T20 Internationals. He has taken 216 wickets at an impressive average of 22.16, including 13 five-wicket hauls.

“Proteas all-rounder Vernon Philander has called time on an exemplary international career with the announcement of his retirement from all forms of international cricket at the end of the Test series against England in January 2020,” read a tweet from the official handle of Cricket South Africa.