ASHLEY Giles, one of England's 2005 Ashes heroes, has announced his retirement from cricket due to a persistent hip injury.Giles, who claimed 143 wickets in 54 Tests, has suffered injury problems for more than a year.
ASHLEY Giles, one of England's 2005 Ashes heroes, has announced his retirement from cricket due to a persistent hip injury.
Giles, who claimed 143 wickets in 54 Tests, has suffered injury problems for more than a year.
The 34-year-old scored 59 - his highest score for England - during a crucial 109-run eighth-wicket stand with Kevin Pietersen to help secure the Ashes at the Oval two years ago.
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