Michael Klinger to retire from Big Bash cricket

The Perth Scorchers veteran will call time after his team’s final match of the season against Melbourne Stars on Sunday

Michael Klinger has announced that he is to retire from Big Bash cricket at the end of the current campaign.

The Perth Scorchers veteran will call time after his team’s final match of the season against Melbourne Stars on Sunday.

Klinger won titles with Perth in both BBL04 and BBL06 and has scored 1,917 runs in a hugely-successful Big Bash career. Only Chris Lynn (1,945) has scored more in Big Bash history.

"I would like to announce that this will be my last season with the Perth Scorchers," Klinger said.

Maxy Klinger calls stumps on his decorated career in the orange uniform. We take a look at the talented batsman’s best moments at the crease and his amazing @BBL career stats! You are and always will be #MADETOUGH Maxy 🧡 pic.twitter.com/JU1HJ61drp

— Perth Scorchers (@ScorchersBBL) February 2, 2019

"This season so far has not gone to plan for both myself but more importantly the team and I’m looking forward to seeing the Scorchers get back to the top where we belong next season.

"I have fantastic memories of my time with the Scorchers and I’d like to thank my teammates, coaching and support staff and all our fantastic fans for making my time so meaningful and enjoyable at this great club. Also, a huge thank you to my family for their continued unconditional support.

"Looking forward to what the future holds for me in cricket either on or off the field. Go Scorchers!!"

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