Ex-Australia wicketkeeper Peter Nevill confirms retirement from professional cricket

The record-breaking New South Wales captain calls time on his career aged 36 after playing 17 Tests and nine T20Is for his country

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Peter Nevill, the former Australia wicketkeeper, has announced his retirement from professional cricket.

The 36-year-old played 17 Tests and T20Is for his country.

Nevill's short-lived international career came across 2015 and 2016, making his debut at Lord's in an Ashes Test against England.

His final outing for Australia across the formats came in the humiliation by South Africa in Hobart in November 2016.

One of the only four players to reach a century of appearances for New South Wales in the Sheffield Shield, he has also captained them the most times, 43, in the four-day competition and had taken the most catches, 310.

In 13 years with Blues, he was part of two Shield title successes and two Marsh Cup wins.

A solid and dependable presence behind the stumps, Nevill claimed 568 dismissals in 260 senior outings.

Opportunities this season have been limited - he made four Shield outings, the last coming against Tasmania - due to a shoulder issue.

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Peter Nevill made his final appearance against Tasmania in the Sheffield Shield (Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

"I'd say (I was) someone who got the most out of the ingredients they had," Nevill said upon confirmation of his retirement.

"I've been fortunate to have played for as long as I have. It is hard to condense (my career) into something short and sweet.

"However, there are the opportunities I've had, the experiences, the people I've met, being able to travel the world, the ups and downs. 

"Something that stands out is the very special people I've met, and there was no shortage of them at the Blues."

Cricket NSW chief executive Lee Germon added: "Peter has given outstanding service to Cricket NSW.

"He has provided authentic, purpose centred leadership throughout his exceptional career. 

"He has embodied, and exemplified, our values of humility and excellence."


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