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England pacer John Turner retires at 25
Times of India··7 Aug
England and Hampshire fast bowler John Turner has retired from professional cricket at 25 after a back stress fracture kept him out for over a year. He played two ODIs and two T20Is on England's 2024 West Indies tour. Across formats he took 97 wickets in 53 Hampshire appearances before stepping away from the game.
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What It Means For You
- England and Hampshire fans can note Turner ends his career at 25 after more than a year out.
- White-ball followers can recall his two ODIs and two T20Is on the 2024 West Indies tour.
- County cricket watchers can mark 97 wickets in 53 Hampshire games as his domestic ledger.
What's Happening
- Hampshire and England fast bowler John Turner, 25, announced retirement from professional cricket.
- He cited a back stress fracture that sidelined him for over a year plus his wider injury record.
- Turner played two ODIs and two T20Is for England on the 2024 West Indies tour.
When A Stress Fracture Ends A Pace Career Early
- Turner had not played competitive cricket since June 2025 after the back stress fracture.
- He still had time left on a Hampshire deal and previously held an ECB development contract.
- Hampshire's director of cricket said Turner was central to a successful five-year club period.
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