SYDNEY: Australian star pacer Ryan Harris has announced his retired from international cricket just ahead of Ashes series.
In a grievous blow to Australia’s plans for their attempt to defeat England on their home soil for the first time since 2001, two sets of scans during the tour match against Essex confirmed that Harris would be unable to get himself right in time to take part in this series.
As a result, he has decided to retire from the game, having set this tour as the final frontier after being ruled out of last summer’s World Cup campaign in order to give himself the best chance to play against England.
Harris’ final international match was the Sydney Test against India in January.
Cricket Australia has named Pat Cummins as Harris’ replacement on tour. Cummins was to take part in the Australia A tour of India but will now fly from Sydney to join the Australians ahead of the Cardiff Test.
Harris will not fly home immediately but remain with the team as a source of advice to the younger bowlers.
