Worcestershire hero Daryl Mitchell confirms retirement at end of the season

The 37-year-old will move into a full-time role with the Professional Cricketers' Association having served as chairman since 2017

Daryl Mitchell has revealed his decision to retire and leave Worcestershire at the end of the current season.

The 37-year-old will take on a full-time role with the Professional Cricketers' Association having served as chairman since 2017.

Mitchell's final outing is scheduled to come against Leicestershire in the LV=Insurance County Championship starting on September 21.

Since his senior debut in 2005, the right-handed batter has made more than 500 outings and amassed in excess of 19,000 runs across the formats for the Pears.

"Hopefully, I can go out with a bit of a bang with a couple of hundreds and a couple of wins," said the former captain, who was part of the side that scooped the Natwest Pro 40 title in 2007. "That's the plan.

"I have nothing but fond memories here at New Road. I've had a brilliant career here and played with some fantastic people and looking forward to coming next year as a fan.

"This place is very close to my heart, and I guess I'll go full circle and bring the kids down next year just like my dad used to bring me."

Chairman Fanos Hira added: "Daryl has been an outstanding, loyal and committed player for our club.

"He has been supremely impressive on the field, and having dealt with him on many matters off the field, I am sure he has a very healthy future in sports administration. In many ways, he is a role model for elite sportsmen as they transition to a new life after sport.

"He does and will continue to excel at the PCA, indeed in all he sets his sights upon. We wish him very well for the future."