The 35-year-old left-hand batsman took this decision after his team NSW blues lost by 23 runs against Victoria. This loss ultimately made them out of the race for the Sheffield Shield.
Ed Cowan scored over 10k runs in his first-class career.
He also represented Australia in 18 tests amassing over 1001 runs including a century. His international career spanned over two years from 2011 to 2013 and he made sure to make an impact with his calm and steady batting.
Speaking to the media he said “I”ll always cherish the great memories and friendships that the game has afforded me. I feel incredibly lucky to have played around the world with so many great people over such a long period of time”.
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NSW cricket
Cowan also thanked the NSW club for making him play for a long period of time. He expressed his gratitude to the club saying ” I”m indebted to NSW Cricket, which invested a lot of time, money and energy in me from a young age,” he said. “It”s equally as important to recognize everyone at Cricket Tasmania, who were hugely formative in my career.”
Hear from @eddiecowan who spoke to the media today about his decision to call time on his professional career.#ThanksEd pic.twitter.com/h0PtysOj7Z
— NSW Men's Cricket Team (@CricketNSWMen) March 7, 2018
The opener also confirmed that he will continue playing for Sydney University premier cricket tournaments.
After over 10,000 first class runs, 143 first class matches and 18 test matches for Australia, @eddiecowan has today called time on a remarkable professional cricketing career.
We pay tribute to Ed on his exceptional career: https://t.co/Ib3E1NFjVa#ThanksEd pic.twitter.com/uzkMCkxDrs
— NSW Men's Cricket Team (@CricketNSWMen) March 7, 2018
We wish Ed Cowan a very happy retired life!!!
