- Updates from the fourth day of the final Test at the Oval
- Play in London starts at 11am BST/11am AEST
- Any thoughts? Email or tweet @Jimbo_Cricket
And now, the end is near, and so we’ll see the final knee-pump…
Hello and welcome to what could be the final OBO of this Ashes series. What a day it was yesterday. England rattled along to 389-9, cheered along in south London sunshine by a vociferous crowd at the Oval.
It’s been a wonderful ride, a huge privilege. I’m loving cricket as much as I ever have… I always wanted to finish at the top and this is one of the best I’ve ever played in. I’ve been thinking about it for a couple of weeks. England v Australia has always been the pinnacle for me. I’ve got a love affair with Ashes cricket and I wanted my last bat and bowl to be in Ashes cricket.
I told Stokesy last night and the changing room this morning. It just felt like the right time. I was a bit emotional, and even until last night I wasn’t entirely sure. Once I went to Stokesy’s room and told him I just felt really happy. I’m content with everything I’ve achieved in the game. Ultimately, I knew I wanted to retire while I still loved cricket, and my lasting memories being of a really enjoyable changing-room. I wanted to walk away while playing with a group of players I love to bits.”
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