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CLUB CRICKET TO BENEFIT FROM SURPRISE PULL OUT
Legendary leg spinner Cliff Spencer shocked the cricket world today by announcing his retirement from international cricket. Having once again been overlooked for England’s recent tours of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, he has signalled his intention to see out the remainder of his career guiding Computing Cricket Club to cheaper pitches and occasional victories over St Teresa’s. “It was a tough decision to make,” says the popular Teesider, “but I’m not sure I’m up to the rigours of touring anymore.”
“After a great deal of consideration and discussion with my family and the CCC management, I've come to the conclusion that I will no longer offer myself for selection for any future England Test or one-day side."
The news has come as a surprise to many of Spencer’s supporters: “I think Cliff feels that he has little chance of playing cricket for England now, such is the wealth of talent in the spin-bowling department,” said CCC vice captain Roger French. “With world class youngsters like Giles and Batty around, an older head like him just isn’t going to get a look in.”
“It’s great news for CCC though,” continued French. “We really miss Cliff when he’s away on international duty.”
“Who?” added Duncan Fletcher vaguely.
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