Somerset T20 great Max Waller announces retirement: "Cricket has given me a number of great experiences"

The 34-year-old took 139 wickets across 14 years for the Taunton club and was part of the side that finished as runners-up in 2009

Max Waller, the Somerset leg-spinner, has retired from professional cricket aged 34.

The Salisbury native spent virtually his entire professional career, which began in 2009, at Taunton.

Alongside nine first-class appearances and another 59 in List A cricket was a stellar T20 career.

He was the driving force behind several failed Blast campaigns. Part of the side that lost the 2009 final to Sussex Sharks which sparked three runners-up finishes in a row, Waller also helped Somerset reach Finals Day in 2021 where they were beaten by champions Kent Spitfires.

^{Waller was an undoubted fans favourite around Taunton (Harry Trump/Getty Images)}

With 139 wickets, he retires as Somerset's most proficient T20 bowler ahead of Alfonso Thomas and the still active Lewis Gregory.

In an open letter to supporters, Waller said: "All good things must come to an end

"I've tried to enjoy every moment playing in front of a fantastic crowd at Taunton, other brilliant venues around the country and across the globe.

"The game of cricket has given me a number of great experiences.  I've been lucky enough and play with some fantastic players, travel to some brilliant places all over the world and make some life-long friendships."

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