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Gloucestershire pacer Craig Miles announces retirement, cites mental health struggles

Craig Miles has retired from professional cricket to protect his mental health. In recent years, there have been reasons why cricketers, especially English cricketers, have taken breaks or retired from the game due to on- and off-field pressure. Now the…

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 3:59 PM
Gloucestershire pacer Craig Miles announces retirement, cites mental health struggles
Key Things to Know
  • Craig Miles has announced his retirement from professional cricket to focus on his mental health.
  • Miles shared an open letter on social media detailing his struggles with self-doubt and pressure.
  • The 32-year-old Gloucestershire pacer finished his career with 512 total professional wickets across all three formats.
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Gloucestershire fast bowler Craig Miles has announced his immediate retirement from professional cricket to prioritize his mental health. In an open letter published on his social media accounts, the 32-year-old explained that his recent struggles with the sport became too intense to sustain.

Miles stated that self-doubt and personal high standards made continuing to play professionally unfeasible. The Bristol-born pacer concluded his career having taken a total of 512 wickets across all three formats of professional cricket.

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