PY retires from ODI

[PY]

After many a rumour and plenty of sleepness nights, I have taken the decision to withdraw myself from selection in ODI.

It was not a decision made lightly as there is not a ready made successor to take over my duties but several strong candidates, and whoever gets the nod from the selectors I have no doubts will succeed fully.

I would like to thank all the players who I have had the pleasure of taking the field with and wish them all the best in the future in continuing the good work done at the World Cup. Also I would like to acknowledge the selectors for their sustained confidence in my abilities.

It's been a ball but every dog has it's day.

I look forward to continuing to play with the Test squad and hope I may maintain my position in this form of the game.

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

CWBCC would like to thank Peter Young for his service to the CW XI with the gloves and bat during his time at ODI level.

He will retire with the stats...

26 ODI matches
23 innings
3 not outs
316 runs
15.90 avges
1 fifty
0 hundreds
HS - 53 not out

32 catches
0 stumpings

We look forward to seeing Young carry on in service at Test level however.

 

[roseboy64]

You were a good glovesman but sorry with the bat.

 

[PY]

You were a good glovesman but sorry with the bat.

Never thought I'd see those words after my run of drops a while ago. All part of the fun though.

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

Never thought I'd see those words after my run of drops a while ago. All part of the fun though.

Be thankful for that saving grace then!

 

[bugssy]

sorry to see ya go from odi py

 

[Mister Wright]

Congratulations on a successful career.

 

[Andre]

Congratulations on your ODI career, PY. As I selector I firmly believed you were the best option for the post, and my faith was rewarded with your match-winning innings against NZ.

Good luck in your future Tests.