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Wicketkeeper Jonathan Batty anounces retirement from cricket

Wicketkeeper Batty anounces retirement
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Gloucestershire wicketkeeper Jonathan Batty announces his retirement from first-class cricket.

Gloucestershire's Jonathan Batty has announced his retirement from cricket.

The wicketkeeper joined Gloucestershire in 2010, having spent most of his career at Surrey.

The 38-year-old told Sky Sports News: "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."

Batty played in over 200 first-class matches, taking 605 catches and 68 stumpings.

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