Former New Zealand batsman George Worker announced the end of his cricket career on Tuesday, August 13. Worker, who bid adieu to professional cricket at the age of just 34, ended an amazing 17-year cricketing journey that made him a major star of New Zealand’s domestic cricket.
Known for his extraordinary knocks in one-day cricket, Worker impressed everyone with his consistency and talent. His sudden retirement has left a significant void in New Zealand cricket.
Worker’s cricket career has been a glorious journey, and his absence will be a big blow to domestic cricket.
George Worker retires from cricket at the age of 34
The announcement of George Worker’s retirement has shocked the cricket world. Despite his impressive on-field performance, Worker has now decided to join an investment firm.
He has decided to retire from cricket to pursue a new opportunity with Forsyth Barr, making this a shocking decision for the Auckland ACES.
Worker said in an official statement:
“After a wonderful journey of 17 years, I am announcing my retirement from professional cricket,”
“It’s the end of a wonderful chapter of my life and the beginning of a new adventure. I thank my coaches, family, friends and fiancé Laura from the bottom of my heart for supporting me throughout my career.”
Worker also gave special thanks to Auckland Cricket and CD Cricket, where he started his career at the age of 18. He has cherished many memorable moments and friendships during his career, which will stay with him for a lifetime.
Career achievements of George Worker
One of Worker’s greatest achievements came in the 2021/22 season, when he led Auckland ACES to the Ford Trophy title. During that season, he scored 672 runs at an average of 84, including four centuries.
Apart from this, George Worker made his professional debut with Central Districts in the 2007/08 season and contributed to New Zealand in the Under-19 World Cup.
He played for the Black Caps against Zimbabwe in August 2015 and scored 62 runs off just 38 balls.
Apart from this, in international cricket, Worker remained New Zealand’s star in 10 ODIs and two T20Is between 2015 and 2018.
In domestic cricket, he scored 14,976 runs and 28 centuries, making him one of New Zealand’s top run-scorers.
In List A matches, he scored 6,721 runs at an average of 43.64 and a strike rate of 79.85. In first-class cricket, he scored 6,400 runs at an average of 29.49 and 3,480 runs in T20 cricket.
George Worker’s retirement is a significant moment for New Zealand cricket, and his contributions will always be remembered.
