Ian Westwood
Ian Westwood

Warwickshire batsman Ian Westwood retires


Warwickshire batsman Ian Westwood has retired from professional cricket.

The 34-year-old spent his entire career at Edgbaston, making his first-class debut in 2003 and scoring more than 9,000 runs across all formats.

Westwood captained Warwickshire in 2009 and 2010, and was part of the Bears' County Championship winning sides in 2004 and 2012.

"Playing for my home county was all that I ever wanted to do as a junior and I am very proud to have enjoyed a 15-year career where I have been part of teams that have won the County Championship, and also captained the club," said Westwood.

"It has been a very difficult decision to retire, but this is the right time and I would like to thank the many people that have supported me throughout, particularly the players and coaches who I have worked with, club members and of course my family.

"I'm now going to enjoy a period with my family, but certainly intend to remain in cricket and will be a regular visitor to Edgbaston to catch up with the lads and support the Bears." 

Warwickshire are rooted to the foot of Specsavers County Championship Division One after losing four of their first six matches.

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