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Ed Joyce will not play for Sussex in 2017 but instead he’ll be focusing on his playing commitments in Ireland, after 18 years on the county scene.
Ed Joyce has announced his retirement from county cricket with immediate effect. Joyce had been available as emergency cover for Sussex, but decided it best to quit now and allow both sides to move on.

“County cricket has been a huge part of my life for the last 18 years and it is with a tinge of sadness that I’ve decided not to play this season or beyond. I fully intended on playing at least some cricket for Sussex in 2017 but the realities of my various injuries, alongside my playing commitments here in Ireland have meant that this isn’t possible” he said to Sussex CCC website.
“So when Mark and Luke asked about my availability for the upcoming Championship games, I felt the best thing to do for me and the club was to retire from county cricket altogether so we could both move on.

“There’s no doubt in my mind I played my best cricket at Sussex and I owe a huge debt of gratitude to the coaches, players, supporters and environment at the club that allowed me to do this. I’ll always feel like I’m coming home when I visit Hove in the future, which I plan to do as often as possible as a spectator.

“On a sunny day in the summer there’s no better city to be in, or ground at which to watch cricket.

“On the playing side, I’m still enjoying competing for Ireland and Leinster. With the prospect of Test cricket and full membership potentially on the horizon, it’s an exciting time for Irish cricket and I want to play my part in this process as long as I feel I can contribute on the field.

Sussex’s Director of Cricket Keith Greenfield paid tribute to Joyce saying: “Ed has been such an important player for the club since he joined us in 2009.

“The quality of his batting is obvious, and has been enjoyed and appreciated by all, but his impact as a person into the environment we have created here cannot be underestimated.

“His integrity, calmness and professionalism has been crucial to us throughout, both when winning trophies, and also when going through transition.

“A quality player and an outstanding man, we all wish him well for the future.”


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