Jonathan Batty announces his retirement
15 September 2012
Jonathan Batty has announced his retirement from county cricket after 18 seasons as a professional.
The 38-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman played his last game for Gloucestershire this week against Leicestershire at Grace Road, having spent three years with the club following his long service with Surrey.
Jonathan said: “It’s with great sadness that the moment has come for me to call time on my career.
“I’ve had an amazing 18 years playing first class cricket and living the dream! My mind is full of wonderful memories that will last forever.
“I’d like to thank Gloucestershire for the last three years. I hope I’ve been a positive influence and helped the side develop as they build towards a return to the top flight in the future.
“Finally, a huge thank you to everyone who has helped and supported me, both on and off the field, over the years.”
Gloucestershire Director of Cricket John Bracewell said: “Jon has been a model professional in his time with us.
“His positive attitude on and off the field has been tremendous and he can leave the game with his head held high. He is the consummate team player.”
Skipper Alex Gidman added: “Jon has never stopped putting in the required amount of effort during his time with us.
“His attitude has been great and he has contributed off the pitch as well as on it."
Jon made his first class debut back in 1994. He has scored over 9,500 runs, with 20 centuries, plus more than 3,500 in one-day cricket.
As a wicketkeeper he has achieved more than 650 first class dismissals plus more than 300 in List A and T20 games. He captained Surrey in 2004.
