Graeme Cremer steps away from cricket to be with family: 'I now have a full-time job looking after the kids'

Cremer's wife Merna, a pilot, is based in Dubai and the 32-year-old is taking a break from the game to look after the couple's children

Former Zimbabwe captain Graeme Cremer is taking an idefinite break from cricket to be with his family.

Cremer's wife Merna, a pilot, is based in Dubai and the 32-year-old has stepped away from the game to look after the couple's children.

"With my wife always away flying, I now have a full-time job looking after the kids and settling them into this new environment," he said.

"I am hoping this may only be temporary, so I may be able to commute back and forth to Zimbabwe, but who knows what the future holds. That's all I can say at this stage.

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"But while I am away I wish Zimbabwe Cricket all the very best in what's to come, and I hope to join the boys again in the future."

Cremer has played 19 Tests, 96 one-day internationals and 29 T20Is for his country.

Zimbabwe Cricket acting managing director Givemore Makoni paid tribute to the allrounder, saying: "Your wickets, numbers and everything you have contributed to our game speak for themselves and we as ZC are proud of you.

"Your services will be greatly missed but we hope to have you in our national colours again soon. In the meantime, we send our best wishes to you and your family."

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